When Higgins Tree Farm began planting seedlings on CRP and conservation acreage the biggest obstacle that we faced was finding a source of quality seedlings at a cost that would allow us to operate at a profit. We eventually took charge of the situation by having our seedlings contract grown for us from acorns and tree seed which we gathered locally. We visited several nurseries and growers as we searched for the one which we felt could best meet our needs. The seedling grower which we finally settled on met all of the criteria that we were looking for; they were already producing quality seedlings with good caliper, height and root system, they have irrigated fields to ensure consistent seedling crops year after year and they have refrigerated facilities large enough to handle huge volumes of seedlings. We have been very pleased with the seedlings our grower has produced for us and have increased the amount of seed we supply them so that we can now offer these seedlings for sale to others who are interested in quality seedlings at a reasonable price.

• Available mid-March - late May

• Seedlings are 12-18” minimum, most species larger

• Availability limited on some species, order early

• Call for volume prices or questions

• Planting and herbicide application services available

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Don Higgins