Easton’s Christmas tree farmers and locally owned small businesses were recognized on Wednesday when local and state leaders gathered to celebrate the town’s designation as the Christmas Tree Capital of Connecticut.
Attendees at the 11 a.m. press conference held in front of Town Hall included local tree farmers, Easton Garden Club’s sustainability champion Lori Dougall, First Selectman David Bindelglass, Easton state legislators and a representative from the state’s Department of Agriculture.
“We have this opportunity to celebrate Easton, and its agricultural history,” said State Senator Tony Hwang. “It reminds consumers to come to Easton to support our farms. It is important for us and consumers to support them.”
Easton is home to several family owned and operated Christmas tree farms, some dating back to the 1950s. The small to large farms sell a selection of trees ranging from Balsam Fir to Norway Spruce.
Connecticut Agricultural Commissioner Bryan P. Hurlburt recognized the hard work of Easton’s Christmas tree farmers who work year round to cultivate some of the finest trees found in the state.
“Take a minute to say thank you to our farmers,” said Hurlburt. “Tree workers don’t take breaks. They work all 365 days of the year.”
The 2023 Holiday edition of the Easton Garden Club’s Farm Map lists Christmas tree farms and stands and small businesses. You can find the map on the garden club’s website.
First Selectman David Bindelglass said farming is what Easton is all about.
“It’s our history and tradition,” said Bindelglass.
