CONNECTICUT CHRISTMAS TREE GROWERS ASSOCIATION
50TH Anniversary Meeting
August 6-7, 2010
Jones Family Tree Farm, Shelton, CT

In association with the biennial conference of the New England Christmas Tree Alliance

The 50th Anniversary celebration of the Connecticut Christmas Tree Growers Association (CCTGA) will be celebrated at the Jones Family Farm in Shelton, CT. “One of the outstanding reasons to visit New England”, as quoted by Yankee Magazine.

CCTGA held the first field meeting in October 1960 at the Jones Family Farm with Philip Jones presiding as the first President. 50 years later, Phil will be the honorary chair of this historical event at the same location.

NECTA, the New England Christmas Tree Alliance with representatives appointed from all New England associations, was formed in the mid 1990’s and has organized biennial winter conferences in Nashua, NH. The first successful on-farm biennial conference was celebrated September 2006 on the Tonry Farm, Hampton Falls, NH. The second was held at Ioka Valley Farm in Hancock, MA in 2008.

Initial plans for the August 6-7, 2010 conference include:

• Field Tours, demonstrations, educational seminars, pesticide credits, alternate program
• Jones Family Farm- This 400 acre farm offers the finest harvest-your-own picking experiences- strawberries, blueberries, pumpkins, and Christmas trees
• Jones Winery and wine-tasting room
• State associations to hold their summer meetings if required
• Tents and buildings for meetings, seminars, meals, and exhibits, including a 19th century dairy barn. 24 hour security will be provided.
• A locally grown dinner is planned for Friday August 6th. A picnic lunch will be offered on Saturday. Refreshments stations will be available throughout the farm
• Special motel rates have been negotiated with The Courtyard by Marriott Shelton and other local motels

  Kathy Kogut, Ex. Dir., 304 Parker Ave. Meriden, CT 06450, wkogut@cox.net or 203-641-1632.
  Additional details will be sent out as they become available.