Curtis van der Schaaf

Curtis van der Schaaf, an Assistant Professor and forestry extension specialist at Mississippi State University, unpacks the sustainability debate between real and artificial Christmas trees. He discusses the ecological impact of both choices, emphasizing the benefits of sourcing trees locally from tree farms. Curtis also explores innovative uses for post-holiday real trees in culinary creations, like Christmas tree needle-infused ice cream. Listeners are encouraged to consider quality, sentiment, and community connections when selecting their holiday trees.