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Teaching Why finding a real Christmas tree is harder than ever before

Why finding a real Christmas tree is harder than ever before

If you know someone shopping for a live Christmas tree this year, they may have to search harder to find their perfect tree. Over the past few years, Christmas tree shortages have been reported in many parts of the United States, which means there are fewer trees to choose from.

James Robert Farmer, Associate Professor, Indiana University
The Conversation

ESSENTIAL QUESTION:

What challenges do Christmas tree farmers face?
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DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGE (DOK) LEVELS:

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