"We started our farm wanting to do our part by planting more trees for the environment and also by creating a local source for a holiday tradition. It is actually quite difficult to maintain a Christmas tree farm in Colorado due to the harsh conditions we face, including a short growing season and limited precipitation. Most Christmas trees are trucked in from several states away."
"We keep our production relatively small - just 1,000 trees on our 1-acre lot - which allows us to put a lot of care and attention into nurturing each seedling. Our farm is sustainable because the trees are grown locally in the community that enjoys them, and we only cut down 100 each season. The highlight of our year is seeing all the families with their little kids coming to find the perfect tree."
Owners planted the farm to increase local tree planting and provide a nearby source for holiday trees. Harsh Colorado conditions, including a short growing season and limited precipitation, make maintaining a Christmas tree farm difficult. Because of those difficulties, most Christmas trees are transported from several states away, while the farm keeps production deliberately small to focus on quality. The property hosts 1,000 trees on one acre and limits harvests to about 100 trees per season to maintain sustainability and local benefit. Community engagement and family visits, especially children finding the perfect tree, provide the most joyful moment of the year.
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