About The Ohio Christmas Tree Association (OCTA)
OCTA is a non-profit organization made up of Christmas tree growers from across the state. There are currently 144 members.
Members have the opportunity to participate in the annual winter and summer meetings, new grower seminars, web links, Operation Evergreen, the Ohio State Fair plus much more.
If you are interested in becoming a member of the association contact the OCTA Office at val@ohiochristmastree.com.
Mission Statement
OCTA sponsors activities and programs that help Christmas tree producers achieve success in plantation management and small business creation, promotion and development. OCTA members work together to help consumers discover more about the aesthetic, ecological and economic benefits of tree production and help families enhance holiday traditions and memories with visiting member farms and obtaining an Ohio-grown Christmas tree.
Board of Directors
2023 Officers and Board Members (with board term ending year)
President: Jeff Greig of Greig Tree Farm (Ashtabula County) – 2023
Secretary: Alan Binger of Hidden Pines Christmas Tree Farm (Sandusky County) – 2024
Treasurer: Avery Wilcox III of Wilcox Farms (Lorain County) – 2023
Board Member: Joel Berry of Twinsberry Tree Farm (Wayne County) – 2025
Board Member: Bill Cackler of Cackler Family Farms (Delaware County) – 2024
Board Member: Amy Galehouse of Galehouse Tree Farms (Wayne County) – 2023
Board Member: Bev Keener of Timbuk Farms (Licking County) – 2025
Board Member: Gary Hite of Scioto Prarie Farms (Marion County) – 2024
Board Member: Stacie Hopple of Timberpeg Tree Farm (Fairfield County) – 2023
Board Member: Matt Mongin of Spring Valley Tree Farm (Greene County) – 2024
Board Member: Robin Saum of Saum Christmas Trees (Fairfield County) – 2025
Board Member: Roger Koch of Koch Christmas Trees (Butler County) – 2025
Benefits of Membership
Members of the OCTA have the opportunity to take advantage of educational events held throughout the year as well as educational opportunities through print publications. These include:
- The annual summer and winter meetings
- New grower workshops/seminars – learning from other growers
- Quarterly newsletter
- Great Lakes Christmas Tree Journal
- Abbreviated listing on the OCTA web site.
- An Accidental Death policy offered through American Income Life
The OCTA also hosts Operation Evergreen each year and promotes the industry at the Ohio State Fair.
Membership and Other Information
We appreciate our members and value what each of you add to OCTA. Please feel free to contact Executive Director, Valerie Graham or any board member if you have any questions regarding the Ohio Christmas Tree Association or its membership. We are happy to answer any questions you may have.
The Ohio Christmas Tree Association, Inc.
c/o Valerie Graham 6870 Licking Valley Rd., Frazeysburg, OH 43822740-828-3331
Or feel free to download membership form below and submit it to the address or email above.
Download: 2023 OCTA Membership Application