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Real Trees, Real Talk - Why Nova Scotia Loves Real Christmas Trees Christmas Tree Council of Nova Scotia
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Do you love real trees? We sure do! Whether you’re looking for information on the benefits of real trees, tips on choosing a tree, where to find your real tree or advice on caring for your selected tree, you’re in the right place!
Real trees provide not only beauty and fragrance for your home, but habitat for wildlife, environmental benefits and thousands of jobs for rural Nova Scotians. Be a part of the tradition – choose a real tree!
In this podcast, we'll dive into the industry and talk to the producers who have experienced it all, ship worldwide, and always keep it real!
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Christmas Tree Cost of Production/Profit Calculator
Created and provided by Barrington Consulting Group the Cost of Production/Profit Calculator is used to support the Cost of Production Report which can be found here.
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How To Graft on Balsam Fir Root Stock
Let the CTCNS Research Team take you through the Grafting process with Balsam Fir root stock, in-greenhouse and in-field, while using Nova Scotian owned Exotic scions collected from an orchard February 2022.
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Phosphorus Dip Trial & Spongy Moth Monitoring Program Research Results - w/ Lienna Hoeg, ACTS
Thank you CTCNS' Acting Christmas Tree Specialist, Lienna Hoeg, for reviewing the 2021 research projects on the Phosphorus Dip Trials and Spongy Moth Monitoring Program.
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Lunchbreak Series with Perennia Christmas Tree Specialist Jay Woodworth - Small Scale Nursery: Collection and Starting Seedlings with Shaun Scott and Jackie MacDonald
In the October Lunchbreak Session, Shaun Scott and Jackie MacDonald, from Scott & Stewart Forestry, help us learn about starting fir seedlings on a small scale. With the demand for fir seedlings high and raising, this session will help new and experienced growers with the short supply and development within their business.
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Business Planning - Alana Hirtle, CBDC NOBL - Lunchbreak Series
Let Alana Hirtle teach you about the importance of creating a business plan, the fundamentals within a plan, and share some resources to help you write one for your Christmas tree farm!
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Agri-Tourism Opportunities - Tourism Nova Scotia - Lunchbreak Series
Tourism Nova Scotia, Tourism Development Advisors, Melanie Lowe, and Erin Hume share their expertise with the Christmas tree producers of Nova Scotia on how they can be more involved in Agri-tourism! Listen in on some stats about what tourists in Nova Scotia are attracted to, how producers can elevate their current operations, and all of the resources and opportunities there are available for growing visitors and sales to your business all year round!