Hallett says his company, which also exports Christmas trees supplied by other Oregon growers, will send a test shipment to Korea this fall. Hopefully it will be accepted by customs officials. That would be welcome news to Oregon growers. If we can get one more overseas market, like Korea, we will be in great shape. Oregon Christmas tree growers, for the most part, feel good about this season.
Prices are up, as demand is up.
The noble fir, which is in short supply, is the big seller. It appears growers will have no problem selling what they have. Just a decade ago, there was a glut of Christmas trees on the market. How times have changed. What hasn't changed is the role of the ODA inspector.