Seasonal & Holidays
Where To Find A Christmas Tree In 2020 Near Golden Valley
Is a real Christmas tree is on your wish list this year? See our selection of quality local farms within driving distance of Golden Valley.
Golden Valley, MN — As the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic threatens some of America's most iconic holiday traditions in 2020, it might still be possible to take your family on the hunt for the right Christmas tree — and even more importantly, do it safely.
At least 25 million real Christmas trees are purchased each year across America, and currently, 350 million are growing in all 50 U.S. states. And during this unprecedented year, Christmas tree lots and choose-and-cut farms nationwide are taking precautions as the coronavirus pandemic worsens to ensure shoppers can take home a tree with minimal risk to their family's health and safety.
In fact, the National Christmas Tree Association has created a special guide including recommendations and best practices for Christmas tree providers to follow. The guide advises sellers to frequently sanitize items such as hand saws and tree cart handles, as well as countertops, restrooms and other areas. Special signage and personal protective equipment for employees are also being encouraged.
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"We highly encourage growers to use these recommendations to develop strategies to protect their workers and customers," the association wrote on its website, 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 holiday wish list this season, here is a selection of some of our favorite Christmas tree farms in the Golden Valley area.
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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 note, according to the National Christmas Tree Association:
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