{"id":35131,"date":"2025-12-05T13:06:06","date_gmt":"2025-12-05T17:06:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/?p=35131"},"modified":"2026-04-21T12:45:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T16:45:29","slug":"benefits-of-real-christmas-tree-hoosier-ag-today-podcast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.purdue.edu\/fnr\/extension\/benefits-of-real-christmas-tree-hoosier-ag-today-podcast\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits of a Real Christmas Tree, Hoosier Ag Today Podcast"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Podcast<\/a>Hoosier Ag Today – Your Farm Podcast<\/em><\/a>: On the latest episode of the “Your Farm” podcast, C.J. Miller chats with Lenny Farlee<\/a> from Purdue <\/a>Forestry & Natural Resources<\/a>, about the environmental and sustainability benefits of a having a real Christmas tree in your home this holiday season.<\/p>\n

“It’s a great family experience and there is also some really significant environmental benefits to using live trees as your Christmas tree decorations.” — Lenny Farlee, Purdue FNR extension forester.<\/p>\n

Looking for the perfect Christmas tree but feeling overwhelmed by all the options? Whether you\u2019re debating between fir, pine, or cedar, this podcast has you covered! Join Lenny as he shares expert tips and the key questions every first-time buyer should ask to find the tree that fits your home and your holiday dreams.<\/p>\n

Watch the YouTube video from the podcast episode 5 The Benefits of a Real Christmas Tree in Your Home!<\/a><\/p>\n

The “Your Farm<\/a>” Podcast is one of the many new podcasts available as Hoosier Ag Today presents YOUR Purdue Extension<\/a>\u2014a Podcast Network!<\/p>\n

About Hoosier Ag Today<\/strong>
\nHoosier Ag Today<\/a> is Indiana\u2019s leading agricultural news network, dedicated to providing timely, relevant and credible information for the state\u2019s farming community. It delivers farm news, market updates, weather forecasts and analysis through the largest network of local radio stations in Indiana, as well as digital platforms like its website, podcasts, e-newsletter and mobile app. Founded in 2006, Hoosier Ag Today serves as a trusted source for farmers and agribusiness leaders to stay informed about state, national and international agricultural developments.<\/p>\n

Resources:
\n<\/strong>A Choose-and-Cut Pine and Fir Christmas Tree Case Study<\/a>, The Education Store, Purdue Extension\u2019s resource center
\nLiving Christmas Trees For The Holidays and Beyond<\/a>, The Education Store
\nTips for First-Time Buyers of Real Christmas Trees<\/a>, The Education Store
\nGrowing Christmas Trees<\/a>, The Education Store
\nSelecting an Indiana-Grown Christmas Tree<\/a>, The Education Store
\nWinterize Your Trees<\/a>, The Education Store
\nTree Installation: Process and Practices<\/a>, The Education Store
\nWhat do Treed Do in the Winter?<\/a>, Got Nature? Blog, Purdue Extension \u2013 Forestry and Natural Resources (FNR)
\nForest\/Timber Playlist<\/a>, subscribe to Purdue Extension \u2013 Forestry and Natural Resources (FNR) YouTube Channel
\nAsk the Expert: Holidays in the Wild<\/a>, Purdue Extension \u2013 FNR YouTube Channel
\nID That Tree: Balsam Fir<\/a>, Purdue Extension \u2013 FNR YouTube Channel
\nID That Tree: Scotch Pine<\/a>, Purdue Extension \u2013 FNR YouTube Channel
\nTo identify other pine trees view\u00a0ID That Tree<\/a>, Purdue Extension \u2013 FNR YouTube Channel
\nReport Invasive<\/a>, Purdue Extension
\nPurdue Plant Doctor<\/a>, Purdue Extension<\/p>\n

C.J. Miller, Assistant News Director
\nHoosier Ag Today<\/a><\/p>\n

Diana Evans<\/a>, Extension & Web Communications Specialist
\nPurdue University Department of Forestry and Natural Resources<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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