You cannot cut them down for a few weeks, but the trees at Aissen Tree Farm near Luxemburg are waiting for its big moment. A 2017 United States Department of Agriculture report shows approximately 4,100 Christmas trees were harvested in Kewaunee County and 860 in Door County. Christmas tree growers like the Aissens made improvements to their land to help control the water which, like other farmers in some cases, had a negative effect impact on their crop last year. Owner Tammy Aissen said the installation of tile lines on parts of its 70-acre farm really helped the trees this year.

Aissen expects to be busy this season as families look for something fun to do outside with each other. Tree cutting begins at Aissen Tree Farm on November 21st while others in Door and Kewaunee counties will begin the weekend after Thanksgiving. According to the Wisconsin Christmas Tree Producers Association, the sale of holiday trees and wreaths contributes about $16 million to the state’s economy.

Picture taken in 2019