The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the appointment of six members to serve on the Christmas Tree Promotion Board. Appointees will serve three-year terms effective immediately, through Dec. 31, 2026, unless otherwise noted below.
The newly appointed members appointed are:
- Producer Region #1 - Western: JoLynn Stroda, Monroe, Oregon
- Producer Region #1 - Western: Chris Aldrich, RLA, Onalaska, Washington (through Dec. 31, 2025)
- Producer Region #2 - Central: Jane Neubauer, Chardon, Ohio
- Producer Region #3 - Eastern: Renee Beutell, Tuckasegee, North Carolina
- Producer Region #3 - Eastern: Chuck Berry, Covington, Georgia
- Importer – Larry Downey, Cookshire-Eaton, Quebec, Canada (through Dec. 31, 2024)
The 12-member board is comprised of 11 producers representing production in the eastern, central, and western regions of the United States and one importer member.
More information about the board is available on the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Christmas Tree Promotion Board webpage.
Source: ams.usda.gov
