The Canadian Christmas Tree Growers Association is the umbrella organization of Canada's Provincial Christmas Tree Growers Associations

Our mission is to provide members with information regarding the effective use of resources for sustainable business practices.

We represent the industry on the national level, so we can work effectively with other industries as well as with federal and provincial governments.

We provide the means for growers across the country to stay in touch and up-to-date with best growing practices that technology, research and experience have yielded.

The CCTGA represents the industry on a national basis as well as with the federal government and strives to: • Assist exporters with international inspections and pre-clearance inspections; • Represent the industry at Health Canada's PMRA's conferences, for the use of pesticides on minor crops, allowing the industry to obtain research and funding for effective control with various agents; • Represent the industry in conversations with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency regarding phytosanitary controls and international trade regulations; • Provide members with essential information concerning federal changes and initiatives which may affect or enhance their activities; and • Help Christmas tree growers develop and maintain domestic and international markets

Our President and 5 Past Presidents of the CCTGA:
Rick Lord, NS; Bob Enos, Qc, Current President: Larry Downey, QC; Shawn Lacey, NS; Gordon Young, NB; Doug Drysdale, On

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