Certification in Christmas Tree Grading
Course Overview
This course is designed to provide an overview of the United States Christmas Tree Grading System. The course will train students in the Grading System to ensure a standardized grade across the province of Nova Scotia that will be recognized on an international level.
Required Text
United States Standards for Grades of Christmas Trees (1997)
United States Department of Agriculture
www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/Christmas_Tree_Standard%5B1%5D.pdf
Christmas Trees Market and Shipping Point Inspection Instructions
United States Department of Agriculture
www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/Christmas_Tree_Inspection_Instructions%5B1%5D.pdf
Course Outline
Ÿ Module 1: Grades, Characteristics, and Concepts
Ÿ Module 2: Inspection Protocols
Ÿ Module 3: Grading Workshop
Ÿ Module 4: Systems Comparison
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