The National Christmas Tree Association (NCTA) strives to be one voice representing Christmas Tree Professionals and promoting the use of Real Christmas Trees. More than 5,100 professionals support NCTA programs through membership; participation (through their state association) in the Tree Industry Partnership (TIP) program and/or individual investments in the Market Expansion Campaign.

Who Should Join?

If you are serious about making your Christmas Tree business both fun and profitable, you should be a member of BOTH the National Christmas Tree Association and your state/regional Christmas Tree Association.

1. To promote the traditions and memories of celebrating Christmas with a Real Tree.
2. To protect and grow your business. NCTA works to stop legislation and regulations that are negative to you and others growing, wholesaling and retailing Real Christmas Trees and to promote beneficial legislation and regulations. (To really help NCTA efforts to represent you on key legislation and regulations, please consider a voluntary contribution to the Legislative Fund. See the note on your NCTA membership form.)
3. To be part of a community of Christmas Tree professionals and share the knowledge and experiences of thousands who share your concerns, questions and needs.

1. Promotion & Research
   a. Consumer promotion to help you sell more trees at profitable prices
   b. Consumer research to identify attitudes impacting on your sales
   c. Internet marketing to capture consumers using the new media
   d. Holiday safety, youth and environmental projects to overcome obstacles
   

   

2. Federal Representation
   a. Lobbying the U.S. Congress on issues vital to Christmas Tree professionals
   b. Working with Federal Agencies on issues vital to Christmas Tree professionals
   

3. Professional Education
   a. Professional development through meetings and conferences such as the Annual Convention and Christmas Trees PLUS meeting
   b. Timely tips and tactics through publications such as the American Christmas Tree Journal, Intelligencer and e-mail newsletters
   c. Member Benefits such as Workers' Comp Insurance, Section Newsletters, Credit Card processing equipment and more