As Bob Schrader approached retirement, he wasn't planning to take it easy. For 37 years, Schrader worked as the assistant director of the center for agriculture at UMass Cooperative Extension, part of ...

As the holiday season gets into swing, Christmas tree farmers across southern Maine are seeing an increased amount of business, and are confident in the long-term viability of the market. Doug Fortier ...

For many families, choosing a real Christmas tree marks the official start of the holiday season. The scent, the visit to the local farm, watching dad wrestle a half-rusted saw through the branches ...

ITHACA, N.Y. (WBNG) -- In his new book, “Evergreen: The Trees that Shaped America,” Cornell University professor of practice Trent Preszler showcases the history of the iconic American trees. The book ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sam Cartner Jr., co-owner of Cartner's Christmas Tree Farm, measures the official White House Christmas tree, a 20-foot Fraser fir ...

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) - As the holidays approach, Christmas tree farms are preparing for their busiest selling season. At Newby’s Evergreen Farm in Wausau, owner Ken Ottman says the trees are in ...

RICHTON — For many Perry County families, choosing a Christmas tree has become more than a holiday errand. It’s a reason to gather, bring children outdoors and reconnect with a rural way of life that ...