AMSProposed Rule

Christmas Tree Promotion, Research, and Information Order

AgricultureOther

Summary

The federal government is proposing a new program to promote Christmas trees and fund research to help the industry. The program would be funded through small fees paid by Christmas tree farmers and sellers, and the money would go toward advertising, market research, and improving growing practices.

Key Points

  • 1A new promotion and research program specifically for the Christmas tree industry would be created and managed by the Agriculture Department
  • 2Christmas tree farmers and importers would pay mandatory fees to fund the program, similar to how other agricultural industries support their own promotions
  • 3Money collected would support advertising campaigns, research on tree diseases and growing methods, and market information to help the industry
  • 4The public can submit comments on this proposed rule until July 15, 2025, before the government makes a final decision
  • 5The program aims to increase demand for Christmas trees and help farmers compete with artificial trees and imports

Key Dates

Published

June 13, 2025

Comment Deadline

July 15, 2025

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