Wed Dec 04 2013 11:54 am EST - Education > Virtual Tree Farm

Visit Our Virtual Free Farm

We have information for all kids about the REAL TREE industry.

The fun of harvesting your own Christmas Tree

We have information for all kids about the REAL TREE industry. Growing Christmas trees, like other types of farming, is a very rewarding way to make a living. Christmas tree farming is both a business and a job for the farmer and his family. Christmas tree farm families know that the REAL tree product grown on their farm symbolizes the REAL spirit of Christmas: the faith and the hope of harmony among all the world's peoples. Join us on our tour and learn more about life on a REAL Christmas Tree Farm.

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Tour Stop 1: Conifer seedlings

Christmas tree conifer seedlings are grown from seed in beds or greenhouses.

Tour Stop 2: Planting the trees

Christmas trees are planted in prepared fields.

Tour Stop 3: The daily work on a tree farm

Christmas tree farming is a hard, year-around job.

Tour Stop 4: Training and education

Training and education are vital to a farmer's business success.

Tour Stop 5: Harvesting Christmas Tree

Watch how Christmas trees are harvested, shaken, baled and finally loaded on a truck.

Tour Stop 6: Harvest-Your-Own Farms

Maek it a REAL family tradition and plan your visit to a Harvest-Your-Own Christmas tree farm.

Tour Stop 7: The history of Christmas trees

Learn more about the history of Christmas trees.

Tour Stop 8: Identifying Christmas Trees

Learn more about conifers.

Tour Stop 9: Ontario's most common Christmas trees

Identify the coniferous trees that are most commonly grown by Christmas tree farmers in Ontario.

Christmas Tree Care

How to take good care of your Christmas Tree:
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