Coldwater Daily Reporter: Local trees, poinsettia create holiday flair

Michigan has 700 Christmas tree growers and 54 poinsettia growers and everyone is encouraged to support these local growers, reports the Coldwater Daily Reporter. "Michigan ranks third nationally in Christmas tree production and seventh in the U.S. in poinsettia production. Whether it's cutting your own tree at your local Christmas tree farm, or purchasing a fresh tree or poinsettia from a local retailer, fresh Michigan Christmas trees and poinsettias add a special touch to holiday celebrations," said Director Jamie Clover Adams, director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. 

 

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