This weekend, Missouri Christmas tree farms will open their gates to families in search of the perfect holiday tree.
According to the National Christmas Tree Association, U.S. consumers purchased 27.4 million farm-grown Christmas trees last year.
Butch and Darlene Augspurg have seen generations of families visit their farm starting the day after Thanksgiving. For 30 years, the couple has welcomed visitors in search of a special tree to The Branch Ranch outside of Philadelphia, Mo.
The Augspurgs operate a choose-and-cut tree farm in northeast Missouri. While they find families come for the tree, they stay for the experience — which includes hot cider, hot chocolate and fresh baked cookies.
If you are considering a fresh-cut tree this holiday season, here is a look at what you might find on a visit to a family-owned Christmas tree farm in Missouri. Just scroll through the slideshow for a look at a farm full of 6,000 trees and tons of fun.
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