Michigan is third in the nation for Christmas tree production, according to the tree grower group. Because nobody wants to go to a farm when it’s downpouring or muddy.” “But if not, we at least hope it’s not raining. “A little bit of snow for atmosphere is always lovely,” she said. “Usually what affects the selling season is good weather,” Start said. “We had decent moisture throughout the summer and did not have any late-season frosts,” said Scott Powell, the nursery manager of Dutchman in Manton and president of the association.Ī good growing season is a good sign, but when it comes to actually selling the trees, other factors come into play. “It was pretty much the consensus of the Michigan Christmas Tree Association board that it was the best year they’ve had for growing in a long time,” said Amy Start, the executive director of the group that promotes Christmas tree farms.ĭutchman Tree Farms near Cadillac benefited from ideal weather conditions in northern Michigan. “But it’s definitely a lot of fun.”ĭutcher is one of nearly 500 Michigan Christmas tree farm owners benefiting this year from an exceptional growing season. “It takes a lot of work and a lot of money to make a little bit of money in the end,” said Dutcher, of Old Grove Christmas Tree Farm in Caledonia. Now, he is preparing for his first holiday season as the owner of a choose-and-cut Christmas tree farm. His parents planted 2,000 while his mother was pregnant with him in 1988. LANSING – Christmas trees are in Levi Dutcher’s blood. Levi DutcherLevi Dutcher, with his family outside of Old Grove Christmas Tree Farm in Caledonia, will carry on a family tradition of selling trees. Spartan Newsroom - News and information from student journalists at the Michigan State University School of Journalism About the Michigan State University School of Journalism.MSU School of Journalism Code of Ethics.MSU journalism COVID-related reporting guidelines.

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