Kansas Christmas tree farmers expand offerings
Kansas farmers push diversifications to combat imports and big box competition. Tom Circle at Pinederosa Christmas Tree Farm near Parsons loads an 8-foot Scotch pine for Cedar Crest, while crews prepare weekend open house with caroling, vendors, and horse rides. Farmers add greenery sales, sleigh rides, hot cider, and Santa photo sessions to attract customers amid rising seasonal demand. The Kansas Christmas Tree Growers Association notes pumpkins, wreaths, and hayrack rides as new offerings to draw visitors. Hauptli Christmas Tree Farm near Salina explores adding a reindeer but trails in traffic due to its gravel-road location versus retail corridors.
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Sarah Kessinger
Harris News Service
Topera
Labette County
Tom Circle
Cedar Crest
Circle
Phil Wegman
Kansas Christmas Tree Growers Association
Hauptli
Salina
Gary Hauptl
Kansas Christmas tree farms grow despite distance and drought
Growers from Delp Farm near St John to Glen Elder emphasize distance from big vendors, greener, fresher trees, and agritourism. Owners like Tony Delp and Hauptl describe 50 miles west Hutchinson sites, diverse varieties, and 7 year maturation while facing drought and competition as Sebelius notes the $100 million industry supporting 100 farms.
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Glen Elder
Haupli
Delp
St. John
Tony Delp
Hutchinson
Kansas
Designer trees take root in marketplace in Oregon
Oregon leads a $791 million live tree industry as designer noble firs move from seedling to shipment. Joe Sharp of Yule Tree Farms tests higher priced trees to revive holiday demand while stressing environmental friendliness and durability. Buyers in test markets report positive reception despite costs, backing a broader marketing push by the National Christmas Tree Association.
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William McCall
Associated Press
Aurora
Ore
Joe Sharp
Oregon
Sharp
Oregon Noble
Tom Amrico
Stew Leonard’s
Norwalk, Conn
Said
National Christmas Tree Association
Holiday home tour highlights family and charity appeal
Allegre home on the Christmas tour features sage, cranberry and burgundy decor with a china wedding set from Bill Allegre's mother. Stephanie Allegre credits designer friends Garvin and Marilyn Sigmund for decorating help and stresses community support for Ransom Memorial Hospital.
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Allegre
Bill Allegre
Stephanie Allegre
Garvin
Marilyn Sigmund
Ransom Memorial Hospital
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