These New Hampshire Farm Animals Would Love to Munch on Your Dying Christmas Tree

'Tis the season to take that Christmas tree down because if you don't do it within the next week or so the neighbors will start talking about you behind your back.

Most people just dispose of their tree the quickest and easiest way they know how: THE TRASH! According to a recent survey, millions of the approximately 25 million live trees purchased in the U.S each year end up in landfills and many others get incinerated and that in itself contributes to air pollution. We don't love that.

So before you drop that tree off at the nearest dump or dumpster, think about the farm animals that would love to munch on your dying tree for lunch!

In New Hampshire, there is no shortage of farms where you can drop off your sad old Christmas tree.  And you know what they say: One man's trash is another man's treasure. Well in this case, it's another goat's lunch.

And it's not just any lunch by the way, the animals look at a discarded evergreen as a delicious treat to celebrate the New Year. It is as exciting as the first ice cream cone of the season from Lago's (or your ice cream stand of choice)

Not only is your old Christmas tree a treat for them, it is also filled with valuable nutrients for the animals! Why is that not the case for humans? All of our most delicious treats provide next to zero nutritional value. We're never stoked about eating a bowl of broccoli. We do it because we have to!

But back to the animals. The trees provide them with much needed antioxidants and are a great source of vitamin C. They are also a great source of entertainment during a particularly slow time of year. Who can relate? I'd love someone to drop off a snack I could gnaw on for the next 3-5 business days.

So where exactly can you drop off your tree?

NHPR was kind enough to do the work and outline some farms that would gladly take your dying Christmas tree.

Sullivan, NH Amazing Grace Animal Sanctuary 

Willy the goat and the rest of the gang will be eternally grateful!

Keene, NH at Frog Belly Farm:

Stoddard, NH at Half Acre Farm

(Gronk the pig can't wait to get his snout all up in your old tree!)

Swanzey, NH at Nordshire Farm

This will go in the happy bellies of their pigs, goats and miniature donkeys when they are feeling snacky.

Surry, NH at Crescendo Acres Farm

Drop it off on Carpenter Road in the pile under the oak tree, the alpacas can't wait to sink their teeth into it! Do alpacas have teeth? Anyway, you know what I mean.

If these farms are too far of a drive for you, contact your closest farm and see if they are accepting old Christmas trees for their hungry goats, sheep and other critters!