document.write("<p align=\"left\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"faq-q-title\" onClick=\"expandcontent(this, 'q22')\"><strong>Q.</strong>&nbsp;What newsletters and workshops are available for Christmas tree growers in Massachusetts?</a></p>")       	
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		document.write("<div align=\"left\" class=\"answerhighlight\"><p class=\"faq-p1\">Through the <a class=\"faq-in-answer\" href=\"http://www.christmas-trees.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Massachusetts Christmas Tree Association</a> (MCTA).<br /></p><p class=\"faq-p\">More resources are also available on the <a class=\"faq-in-answer\"  href=\"http://www.mass.gov/agr/markets/publications/options_xmastrees.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Department of Agricultural Resources website</a>.</p><p class=\"faq-feedback\"><a href=\"#\" onclick=\"showFeedback('feedback.php?ref=extension&qid=22&cid=4')\" class=\"faq-feedback\"><i>How well did this answer your question?</i></a></p></div></div>")
		document.write("<p align=\"left\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"faq-q-title\" onClick=\"expandcontent(this, 'q23')\"><strong>Q.</strong>&nbsp;I am a Christmas tree grower in Massachusetts. Where can I have an insect or disease problem diagnosed or a weed identified from my tree farm?</a></p>")       	
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		document.write("<div align=\"left\" class=\"answerhighlight\"><p class=\"faq-p1\">The Urban Forestry Diagnostic Lab (UFDL) at University of Massachusetts, Amherst accepts specimens related to all woody plants caused by insects, diseases, and/or weeds. Information on fees and guidelines for sending samples is <a class=\"faq-in-answer\" href=\"http://www.umassgreeninfo.org/services/urban_forestry_lab.htm\" target=\"_blank\">available on this website</a>.</p><p class=\"faq-feedback\"><a href=\"#\" onclick=\"showFeedback('feedback.php?ref=extension&qid=23&cid=4')\" class=\"faq-feedback\"><i>How well did this answer your question?</i></a></p></div></div>")
		document.write("<p align=\"left\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"faq-q-title\" onClick=\"expandcontent(this, 'q24')\"><strong>Q.</strong>&nbsp;I grow Christmas trees. Where can I obtain information on how to take a soil sample for testing and where can I get it tested?</a></p>")       	
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		document.write("<div align=\"left\" class=\"answerhighlight\"><p class=\"faq-p1\">Information on taking a soil sample and how to send it to the University of Massachusetts soil test lab is <a class=\"faq-in-answer\" href=\"http://www.umass.edu/plsoils/soiltest/\" target=\"_blank\">available from the webpage</a>.</p><p class=\"faq-feedback\"><a href=\"#\" onclick=\"showFeedback('feedback.php?ref=extension&qid=24&cid=4')\" class=\"faq-feedback\"><i>How well did this answer your question?</i></a></p></div></div>")
		document.write("<p align=\"left\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"faq-q-title\" onClick=\"expandcontent(this, 'q25')\"><strong>Q.</strong>&nbsp;I have a Christmas tree farm in Massachusetts. Where can I purchase the signs \"Grown in Massachusetts\" for my farm?</a></p>")       	
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		document.write("<div align=\"left\" class=\"answerhighlight\"><p class=\"faq-p1\">Signs and other point-of-purchase materials can be purchased through the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDFA).&nbsp; Two slogans are used to promote locally grown and produced products. MDFA offers materials including price cards, posters, shelf talkers, and stickers. Ordering information is <a class=\"faq-in-answer\" href=\"http://www.mass.gov/agr/markets/logos.htm\" target=\"_blank\">available from this webpage</a>.</p><p class=\"faq-feedback\"><a href=\"#\" onclick=\"showFeedback('feedback.php?ref=extension&qid=25&cid=4')\" class=\"faq-feedback\"><i>How well did this answer your question?</i></a></p></div></div>")
		document.write("<p align=\"left\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"faq-q-title\" onClick=\"expandcontent(this, 'q26')\"><strong>Q.</strong>&nbsp;I want to direct customers to my Christmas tree farm from the main road. How do I get the blue agricultural signs, like the ones I see on the roads, to direct customers to my farm?</a></p>")       	
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		document.write("<div align=\"left\" class=\"answerhighlight\"><p class=\"faq-p1\">The Agricultural Directional Signage Program is managed in cooperation with the Massachusetts Highway Department and in collaboration with the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism. The Ag. Signage Program allows for the placement of agricultural directional signs along state roadways for farms located off those roadways. Signs average $500 - $800. For more information see these webpages:</p><p class=\"faq-p\"><a class=\"faq-in-answer\" href=\"http://www.mass.gov/agr/markets/agritourism/signs_faq.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Mass.gov - Signs FAQ</a><br /><a class=\"faq-in-answer\" href=\"http://www.mass.gov/agr/markets/agritourism/signs.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Mass.gov - Signs Info</a></p><p class=\"faq-feedback\"><a href=\"#\" onclick=\"showFeedback('feedback.php?ref=extension&qid=26&cid=4')\" class=\"faq-feedback\"><i>How well did this answer your question?</i></a></p></div></div>")
		document.write("<p align=\"left\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"faq-q-title\" onClick=\"expandcontent(this, 'q27')\"><strong>Q.</strong>&nbsp;I am planning to grow Christmas trees in Massachusetts. How do I find out about the type of soil I have and whether it's suitable for growing Christmas trees?</a></p>")       	
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		document.write("<div align=\"left\" class=\"answerhighlight\"><p class=\"faq-p1\"> Soil surveys are available through USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. For information on soil surveys for Massachusetts see the webpages:</p><p class=\"faq-p\"> <a class=\"faq-in-answer\"href=\"http://www.ma.nrcs.usda.gov/technical/soilshome.html\" target=\"_blank\">USDA - Soils </a><br /><a class=\"faq-in-answer\" href=\"http://www.ma.nrcs.usda.gov/technical/soilsinfo.html\" target=\"_blank\">USDA - Soils Info </a></p><p class=\"faq-p\"> For more information contact:</p><p class=\"faq-p\"><a class=\"faq-in-answer\" href=\"http://www.ma.nrcs.usda.gov/contact/employee_directory.html\" target=\"_blank\">USDA - Contact Information </a></p><p class=\"faq-feedback\"><a href=\"#\" onclick=\"showFeedback('feedback.php?ref=extension&qid=27&cid=4')\" class=\"faq-feedback\"><i>How well did this answer your question?</i></a></p></div></div>")
		document.write("<p align=\"left\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"faq-q-title\" onClick=\"expandcontent(this, 'q28')\"><strong>Q.</strong>&nbsp;I am planning to start a cut-your-own Christmas tree farm. How do I find out what varieties to grow, the number of trees to plant, start-up costs and other information?</a></p>")       	
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		document.write("<div align=\"left\" class=\"answerhighlight\"><p class=\"faq-p1\">The <a class=\"faq-in-answer\" href=\"http://www.mass.gov/agr/markets/publications/options_xmastrees.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Department of Agricultural Resources website</a> answers questions to some of the common questions.</p><p class=\"faq-p\">You may also be <a class=\"faq-in-answer\" href=\"http://www.mass.gov/legis/laws/mgl/128-2e.htm\" target=\"_blank\">interested in an agricultural law regarding liability</a> for farmers who have pick-your-own (including Christmas trees) farms.</p><p>The <a class=\"faq-in-answer\" href=\"http://www.christmas-trees.org/\" target=\"_blank\">Massachusetts Christmas Tree Association</a> will be helpful in connecting you with other growers, workshops and newsletters.</p><p class=\"faq-p\">Also, <a class=\"faq-in-answer\" href=\"http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/nreos/forest/xmas/growing/\" target=\"_blank\">see this website for an excellent publication</a>, &ldquo;Growing Christmas Trees in North Carolina&rdquo;, from the North Carolina Extension website.</p><p class=\"faq-feedback\"><a href=\"#\" onclick=\"showFeedback('feedback.php?ref=extension&qid=28&cid=4')\" class=\"faq-feedback\"><i>How well did this answer your question?</i></a></p></div></div>")
		document.write("<p align=\"left\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"faq-q-title\" onClick=\"expandcontent(this, 'q29')\"><strong>Q.</strong>&nbsp;Is there a publication on growing Christmas trees in Massachusetts and if so, where can I purchase it?</a></p>")       	
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		document.write("<div align=\"left\" class=\"answerhighlight\"><p class=\"faq-p1\">The Southern New England Christmas Tree Growers&rsquo; Manual is available from the University of Massachusetts Extension Bookstore. 86-page manual with topics on:<br />&bull; site selection and preparation<br />&bull; species selection<br />&bull; planting stock and planting<br />&bull; cover crops<br />&bull; fertilization and irrigation<br />&bull; herbicide and pesticide application<br />&bull; insect/disease/animal damage control<br />&bull; shearing<br />&bull; marketing<br />&bull; record keeping</p><p>UMass Extension Bookstore<br />Draper Hall<br />40 Campus Center Way<br />Amherst, MA 01003-9244<br />Telephone: 1-413-545-2717 (In Massachusetts) 1-877-UMASSXT (1-877-862-7798)<br />Fax: 1-413-545-5174<br /><a class=\"faq-in-answer\" href=\"mailto:books@umext.umass.edu\">books@umext.umass.edu</a><br />The bookstore is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 AM-3 PM.</p><p class=\"faq-p\">Although the information is for North Carolina, see the website below for an excellent publication, &ldquo;Growing Christmas Trees in North Carolina&rdquo;, from the <a class=\"faq-in-answer\" href=\"http://www.ces.ncsu.edu/nreos/forest/xmas/growing/\" target=\"_blank\">North Carolina Extension website</a>. </p><p class=\"faq-p\">More resources are available on the <a class=\"faq-in-answer\" href=\"http://www.mass.gov/agr/markets/publications/options_xmastrees.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Department of Agricultural Resources website</a>.</p><p class=\"faq-feedback\"><a href=\"#\" onclick=\"showFeedback('feedback.php?ref=extension&qid=29&cid=4')\" class=\"faq-feedback\"><i>How well did this answer your question?</i></a></p></div></div>")