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Christmas Tree Farmers Work Throughout the Year to Make December Green

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  On this holiday edition of South Carolina Focus, we talk with two men who essentially make their entire year’s livings in one month. They’re Christmas tree farmers. Mike McCartha and Bryan Price talk about the work it takes all year to grow Christmas trees, and what they like about the business – seeing smiling faces returning year after year.

Tut Underwood is producer of South Carolina Focus, a weekly news feature. A native of Alabama, Tut graduated from Auburn University with a BA in Speech Communication. He worked in radio in his hometown before moving to Columbia where he received a Master of Mass Communications degree from the University of South Carolina, and worked for local radio while pursuing his degree. He also worked in television. He was employed as a public information specialist for USC, and became Director of Public Information and Marketing for the South Carolina State Museum. His hobbies include reading, listening to music in a variety of styles and collecting movies and old time radio programs.