Christmas Tree Shopping In The Fairfield Area? Find Local Farms

Fairfield, CT — As the ongoing coronavirus pandemic threatens some of America's most iconic holiday traditions in 2020, it should still be possible to find the ideal Christmas tree for your family this year — and more importantly, do it safely.

Did you know that at least 25 million real Christmas trees are sold each year across America, and currently, 350 million are growing in all 50 U.S. states? During this unprecedented year, Christmas tree lots and choose-and-cut farms nationwide are taking precautions amid the coronavirus pandemic to ensure shoppers can take home their perfect tree with minimal risk to their health and safety.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has developed a new guide full of recommendations and best practices for Christmas tree sellers to follow. Sellers are advised to frequently sanitize items such as hand saws and tree cart handles, as well as countertops, restrooms and other areas. Special signage and touchless, paperless payment systems are also being encouraged.

"It is likely that Christmas will have a greater significance for many in 2020 as we seek to offset the disruption of normalcy from COVID-19 with a family-oriented holiday experience," the association said in its guide. "However, shopping for a Christmas tree, the iconic centerpiece of the holiday, will be a different experience this year as the risks from COVID-19 must be taken seriously."

If a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this year, see our selection of trusted local farms near Fairfield.

• Plasko's Farm
• Paproski's Tree Farm
• Filanowski Farms
• Reynolds Farms Nurseries
• Castle Hill Farm
• Fairview Tree Farm
• Sabia Tree Farm
• Jones Family Farm - Valley Farm
• Broken Arrow Nursery Tree Farm
• Maple Row Farm

Want to get the most out of your real Christmas tree? It can take some patience, practice and good advice. Here are a few things to know, from the National Christmas Tree Association:

• What to know about fake Christmas trees
• Knowing the different types of real Christmas trees
• Tips on selecting a real tree
• Caring for your tree
• Christmas tree safety
• How to recycle your tree