The Missouri Christmas Tree
Association (MCTA) is a non-profit organization of Christmas tree growers
and technical people dedicated to the promotion of the interest of the
Christmas tree growing industry in Missouri.
The objectives
and purposes of the organization are:
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To promote the interests of the Christmas
Tree producing industry and the forestry program in Missouri;
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To associate its members together
for their mutual benefit and, to that end, engage in any activity involving
or relating to the production or marketing of high quality Christmas trees
and associated products;
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To engage in publicity and educational work;
in cooperation with existing agencies where possible;
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To encourage, promote and assist financing,
where possible, the research work done by private, state, and federal agencies
or educational institutions in this field;
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To cooperate with local, state, and federal
agencies and law making bodies on matters affecting the field;
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To keep its members informed concerning current
developments and the results of research;
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To assist local groups in organizing Christmas
tree marketing associations;
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To generally engage in education and scientific
programs to promote forestry, and any other lawful purposes not inconsistent
with the Constitution of the organization;
- To conduct public relations concerning the
safety and use of natural Christmas trees and the benefits to the economy
and environment from growing Christmas trees.
For
more information, follow the links at the top of the page
or
contact LeRoy Rood , President MCTA at pearidge@socket.net
Member of Captain Jack's Christmas Tree Farm Network
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