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EPISODE · Dec 24, 2025 · 12 MIN

Maine Christmas Tree Industry Spotlight with Brett Johnson

from Maine Farmcast · host University of Maine Cooperative Extension

On this episode of the Maine Farmcast, Dr. Glenda Pereira, Assistant Extension Professor and State Dairy Specialist with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, speaks with Brett Johnson, Assistant Extension Professor and Sustainable Agriculture and Farm Business Management Educator. They have a cheerful conversation about Maine Christmas tree production, and Brett shares tips on how to keep a live tree healthy for a longer period of time. You can contact Brett at 207.832.0343 or [email protected] more about Brett Johnsonhttps://extension.umaine.edu/about/staff-directory/brett-johnson/ Learn more about the Maine Christmas Tree Associationhttps://www.mainechristmastree.com/The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling 207.581.1226, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at www.maine.edu/title-ix/.

On this episode of the Maine Farmcast, Dr. Glenda Pereira, Assistant Extension Professor and State Dairy Specialist with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, speaks with Brett Johnson, Assistant Extension Professor and Sustainable Agriculture and Farm Business Management Educator. They have a cheerful conversation about Maine Christmas tree production, and Brett shares tips on how to keep a live tree healthy for a longer period of time. You can contact Brett at 207.832.0343 or [email protected] more about Brett Johnsonhttps://extension.umaine.edu/about/staff-directory/brett-johnson/ Learn more about the Maine Christmas Tree Associationhttps://www.mainechristmastree.com/The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling 207.581.1226, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at www.maine.edu/title-ix/.

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