Looking For A Christmas Tree In The Milford Area? Find Local Farms

Milford, CT — As the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic threatens some of America's most quintessential holiday traditions in 2020, it could still be possible to take your family on the hunt for the right Christmas tree — and do it safely.

At least 25 million real Christmas trees are sold each year across the U.S., and currently, 350 million are growing in all 50 states.. And during this unprecedented year, Christmas tree lots and choose-and-cut farms nationwide are taking precautions amid the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure buyers can select a tree with minimal health and safety risk.

"We highly encourage growers to use these recommendations to develop strategies to protect their workers and customers," the the National Christmas Tree Association wrote on its website this year, and "wholesale growers should share the recommendations for tree lots with their customers. Having a COVID-19 plan for your business is an imperative."

In fact, the association has developed a new guide including recommendations and best practices for Christmas tree sellers to follow, including frequently sanitizing items such as hand saws and tree cart handles, as well as countertops, restrooms and other areas.

If a real Christmas tree is on your holiday wish list this year, here is a selection of some of our favorite Christmas tree farms near Milford.

• Plasko's Farm
• Dumas Tree Farm
• Oak Ridge Tree Farm
• Broken Arrow Nursery Tree Farm
• Fairview Tree Farm
• Filanowski Farms
• Jones Family Farm - Valley Farm
• Sabia Tree Farm
• Castle Hill Farm
• Paproski's Tree Farm

Getting the most out of your real Christmas tree can take some patience, practice and good advice. Here are a few things to know, courtesy of 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