Hurricane Helene won’t play Grinch for Christmas Tree farmers [Video]

It’s a tradition for many families to make the trek up the mountain and pick out a Christmas tree. Christmas Tree farmers in the High Country say despite Hurricane Helene, they’re ready to help you deck the halls this holiday season.Christmas Tree Farmer Joey Clawson says he’s breathing a sigh of relief knowing that he’ll be able to make the holiday season Merry and Bright.”When the storm hit, my wife and I were just sitting there worried because we’re hearing how devastating it is as it was going on up here that it might be shut down, we might not have any revenue. And this is my livelihood,” Clawson said.According to the North Carolina Christmas Tree Association, North Carolina is the second-largest Christmas tree-producing state in the nation. Fortunately, Hurricane Helene had minimal impact on the crop. The biggest challenge was making sure roads were passable for families to make …