Massachusetts hoping to push locally grown Christmas trees

LUNENBERG, Mass. - When it comes to finding that perfect Christmas tree, Massachusetts officials have two words for holiday revelers: shop local.

Agricultural Resources Commissioner Scott Soares, joined by local lawmakers, is planning to drive home the point tomorrow by wielding an ax and chopping down a tree from Pierce's Tree Farm in Lunenburg.

The tree farm is one of 280 in Massachusetts and state officials are hoping to give the farms a boost by encouraging those celebrating the Christmas holiday to buy their trees from local growers.

Officials say there's plenty of variety too, from fir trees to pines and spruces.

On the Net:

The Massachusetts Christmas Tree Association:
http://www.christmas-trees.org/