Meeting Locations and Times
Maine Christmas Tree Association holds membership meetings twice per year. The Winter Meeting is generally held in Augusta in January, and the Annual (summer/fall) Meeting is held in September. They are usually hosted by a MCTA member at their farm and will include field tours.
You do not have to be a member to attend meetings although you must pay a registration fee. It is suggested that you register in advance and reserve meal tickets as well as partake in all the activities, networking and socializing that take place at the meeting. For information on the next meeting contact the Executive Secretary at (207) 576-5076.
UPCOMING: MCTA 2026 Summer/Fall Meeting
- Date: Saturday & Sunday, September 12 – 13, 2026
- Location: Boiling Spring Tree Farm, 101 Gordon Rd, Dayton, ME 04005
- Lodging Recommendations: Holiday Inn Express (Biddeford) and Ramada by Wyndham (Saco/OOB)
- Register Online or by downloading the Registration Form to print and and mail in:
- Choose:
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Agenda for 2026 Summer/Fall Meeting:
Download a printable agenda: MCTA-2026-Fall-Meeting-Agenda.pdf
Saturday, September 12, 2026
| Time | Session & Details |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM | Registration, Coffee & Donuts |
| 8:30 AM – 9:15 AM | MCTA Business Meeting |
| 9:30 AM – 9:45 AM | Welcome to the Farm & History: Slide Show & Discussion Speaker: Clem Meserve Welcome and introduction to the farm. |
| 9:45 AM – 10:30 AM | Farm Walk-Around & Shearing Demonstration Guided walk around the farm featuring a live shearing demonstration. |
| 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM | Introduction to UMaine Cooperative Extension: What We Offer and Ways to Connect Speaker: Brett Johnson An overview of available resources and connection points for growers through the UMaine Cooperative Extension. |
| 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Getting Started in Christmas Tree Production Speakers: Dr. Manjot Sidhu & Brett Johnson Credits: 1 Recertification Credit A technical overview of the production and business considerations necessary for developing a commercial Christmas tree enterprise in Maine. Topics include site preparation, species selection, nutrient management, permanent ground covers, and Integrated Pest Management (IPM), followed by a discussion of budgeting challenges and opportunities. |
| 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM | LUNCH |
| 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM | From Tree to Wreath: Tipping and Value-Added Items Speakers: Matt Quinn & Heidi Watson Demonstration on wreath-making, tipping techniques, and creating extra value-added items. |
| 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM | Integrated Weed Management in the Christmas Tree Establishment Years Speaker: Dr. Manjot Sidhu Credits: 1 Recertification Credit Strategies and practices for weed management during the critical establishment years. |
Sunday, September 13, 2026
| Time | Session & Details |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM | Registration, Coffee & Donuts |
| 8:45 AM – 9:45 AM | Pricing Your Christmas Tree and Wreath Products with Confidence Speaker: Brett Johnson Pricing highly seasonal products requiring long-term stewardship can feel like a guessing game. Professor Johnson offers practical insights into production costs and the competitive market environment to help build intentional, profitable pricing decisions. |
| 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Deer Predation Abatement Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife Game Warden presentation and Q&A on managing and mitigating deer damage in Christmas tree blocks. |
| 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Update form the Real Christmas Tree Board Rick Dungey executive director of the real Christmas tree board is going to call in and give an update as well as answer questions. |
| 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | LUNCH |
| 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM | Outdoor Field Demonstrations Hands-on outdoor sessions focusing on shearing, planting techniques, and general field management. |
PAST MEETINGS
MCTA 2026 Winter Meeting
- Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2026
- Location: Augusta Civic Center (Arnold Room), 76 Community Dr, Augusta, ME
MCTA 2025 Annual Summer/Fall Meeting
- Dates: Saturday/Sunday, September 13 & 14, 2025
- Location: Fox Farm, Richmond Corner, NB Canada
- Combined event with the Christmas Tree Atlantic Association
MCTA 2025 Winter Meeting
- Date: Tuesday, January 14, 2025
- Location: 2025 Maine Agricultural Trades Show, Augusta Civic Center (Arnold Room), 76 Community Dr, Augusta, ME
MCTA 2024 Annual Summer/Fall Meeting
- Dates: Saturday/Sunday, September 21 & 22, 2024
- Location: Great Works Tree Farm in North Berwick, ME
MCTA 2024 Winter Meeting
- Date: Tuesday, January 9, 2024
- Location: 2024 Maine Agricultural Trades Show, Augusta Civic Center, Augusta, ME
MCTA 2023 Annual Summer/Fall Meeting
- Dates: Saturday/Sunday, September 9 & 10, 2023
- Location: Piper Mountain Christmas Tree Farm in Newburgh, ME
MCTA 2023 Winter Meeting
- Date: Tuesday, January 10, 2023
- Location: 2023 Maine Agricultural Trades Show, Augusta Civic Center, Augusta, ME