Benefits of Membership
Membership Benefits
Great Lakes Christmas Tree Journal Subscription – Members receive four issues in the mail annually.
- PCTGA Website — Farm listing on the website so both wholesalers and the public can find you.
- Networking & Best Practices — Attend the association’s summer and winter meetings at the membership rate to enjoy networking with other growers, opportunities to engage industry vendors, and learn about growing and selling best practices.
- Pesticide Continuing Education Credits — The association facilitates opportunities for members to earn the necessary pesticide continuing education credits for several states including Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, Ohio, West Virginia, and New York.
- Annual Christmas Tree Short Course — Formerly known as the Winter Meeting, the Short Course brings in top-notch speakers to share important industry information. Pesticide credits are available. PCTGA members receive a registration fee discount.
- Public Relations — PCTGA promotes the use of real trees and provides additional support to the National Christmas Tree Association, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, Trees for Troops, the Real Christmas Tree Board.