Looking For A Christmas Tree Near New Baltimore-Chesterfield? Find Local Farms

New Baltimore-Chesterfield, MI — It could still be possible to take your family on the hunt for the perfect Christmas tree in 2020 — and most importantly, to do it safely, even as the ongoing coronavirus pandemic continues to worsen across the region.

At least 25 million real Christmas trees are purchased 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 locals can take home a tree with minimal risk to their family's health and safety.

In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has released a special guide full of recommendations and best practices for Christmas tree sellers to follow, including frequently sanitizing items and areas such as hand saws, tree cart handles, countertops, door handles and restrooms. Special signage and touchless, paperless payment systems are also being encouraged.

"We highly encourage growers to use these recommendations to develop strategies to protect their workers and customers," the association said in its guide, and "wholesale growers should share the recommendations for tree lots with their customers. Having a COVID-19 plan for your business is an imperative."

If a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this year, here's a selection of trusted tree farms near New Baltimore-Chesterfield.

• Hunt 4 Your Fir
• Addison Oaks Christmas Tree Farm
• Spartan Christmas Trees
• Christmas Tree Shops
• Rattalee Lake Tree Farm
• Candy Cane Christmas Tree Farm
• Coleman's Farm Market
• Country Christmas Tree Farm and Gifts
• Rocky Top Christmas Tree Farm

Want to get the most out of your real Christmas tree? It can take a bit of patience and practice. Here are a few things to note, 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