New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard Ball led the Department’s 9th annual tree-cutting tradition at Country Pine Farm, an NYS Grown & Certified Christmas tree farm in Holland, Erie County. The 8-foot Fraser Fir will be proudly displayed at the Western New York Welcome Center in December, greeting New Yorkers and visitors alike during the busiest travel season of the year. The annual tree-cutting event highlights New York’s Christmas tree industry, which has a $14 million economic impact for the State, and encourages buyers to shop local at farms and agricultural businesses as they find the perfect trees, gifts, and treats this holiday season.
The tree chosen will be proudly decorated and displayed at the Western New York Welcome Center and will feature a NYS Grown & Certified topper to be revealed on December 6.
In addition, all the state’s regional Welcome Centers and associated Taste NY Markets will display a New York State-grown Christmas tree and wreath this season, helping to promote New York’s Christmas tree industry to visitors. The Taste NY locations statewide also feature a variety of gift items and gift sets perfect for the holidays. The markets are stocked with local products made and produced by New York farms and food and beverage producers unique to the region the Welcome Center is located in. From local, gourmet food items and locally produced craft beverages to novelty items and even bath and beauty products, gifts at stores range in size and price and can be customized. Customers may reach out to their closest local Taste NY location for specific offerings and details.
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