Sexton Farms

Sexton Farms is a 4th generation family owned and operated farm that was established in 1960. We are located in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Northwestern North Carolina, and Southwestern Virginia which has the ideal climate for growing Fraser fir Christmas trees as well as a full line of autumn products ranging from pumpkins to ornamental... gourds. Sexton Farms has been in business for over 50 years. We realize the importance of developing long term relationships with our customers which starts by providing only the highest quality products, service, and standing behind every product with our "freshness guarantee." Byron Sexton Byron Sexton, considered a pioneer in the Fraser fir Christmas tree industry, was known for his creative thoughts and eccentric ideas. In 1960, after observing trees in the wild being cut and taken home for a fresh, aromatic Christmas tree. He decided to take a chance on setting Fraser fir trees hoping a market could be developed to underwrite a sustainable business. The story goes... upon talking to a local agriculture extension agent regarding his idea to set out Fraser fir Christmas trees, the recommended suggestion was to try "one acre" just to see how it goes. He informed them that he just set eighty acres and was taking a chance that the Fraser fir Christmas tree just might have a really bright future! Byron Sexton was making his living as a tobacco farmer while taking a chance on the Fraser fir. He needed a partner to help with expenses being incurred. Who's better able to be your partner than your own son? Kenneth Sexton was Byron's oldest son and a store manager for the Roses chain in the 60's and 70's. As the partnership formed, Kenneth and his wife Joann sent money to support the new venture, and threw themselves into learning more about the budding Christmas tree industry and the Fraser fir tree. After a rotation had grown and the business had taken off Kenneth put in for an early retirement and moved his family back to the mountains to take over the Christmas tree ...Read More