Hutton-Loyd Tree Farm is owned by Oliver (Herb) Loyd. The farm was purchased through the years in different tracts: in 1981 the Knob Lick Valley, 1986 the Pea Ridge portion, 1987 the southern connection of Pea Ridge to Hwy 32, and in 2001 the Old George Day portion containing the northern portion of Big Run Lake. The Farm consists of a total of 1125 acres: 860 acres of woodlands, including 60 acres of non commercial wildlife reserve sections, 38 acres of lake, 3 acres of ponds, 180 acres of nursery and Christmas tree production fields, and 44 acres of grounds for buildings, roads and other improvements. The farm includes 30 miles of internal interlaced trails for horseback riding and hiking.
Christmas Tree Farm
Hutton-Loyd Tree Farm started growing Christmas Trees in 1982 and started selling trees in 1986. Hutton-Loyd Tree Farm grows approximately 60,000 trees annually, which consist mostly of scotch and white pine. An estimated 2000-2500 cut trees are harvested per year, selling to wholesale, retail and choose and cut markets. Hutton-Loyd Tree Farm participates as a partner in a Christmas tree lot in Lexington, Kentucky as well. In addition to selling to garden centers, Christmas tree lots, and non-profit organizations, contributions of Christmas Trees are made to an area Salvation Army annually. Open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday starting the day after Thanksgiving (November 28, 2008) thru December 21st for retail and choose and cut customers. This is a fun and exciting time for families to come choose and cut their own Christmas Tree. Families come to Hutton-Loyd year after year as part of their Christmas Tradition. Hutton-Loyd Tree Farm is a member of the Kentucky Christmas Tree Association and the National Christmas Tree Association.
Nursery
Hutton-Loyd Tree Farm is also a grower of horticultural products, growing an estimated 125,000 trees and shrubs per year. While white pine is the nursery’s specialty, a variety of spruce trees, evergreens, shade trees, deciduous and ornamental shrubs are also grown. Digging season is from September thru April (weather conditions permitting). Hutton-Loyd Tree Farm sells 4000-6000 trees per year to both the wholesale and retail market, which includes garden centers and landscape contractors. Hoping that markets hold, Hutton-Loyd Tree Farm is striving to double sales, expanding sales to 10,000 to 12,000 trees and shrubs per year within 3 to 4 years. Hutton-Loyd Tree Farm is a member of the Kentucky Nursery and Landscape Association and American Nursery and Landscape Association.
Fishing Club
While Big Run Lake is a watershed lake, one must obtain a permit to cross the property of Hutton-Loyd Tree Farm for access. The fishing club started in 1996 and has grown to 43 members from Fleming County and other surrounding counties. Membership in the club is an annual fee with ½ of the proceeds contributed back into projects for the lake. Some of the projects done in the past include stocking of Grass Carp, stocking channel catfish, building a floating dock and creating parking and picnic space. All Kentucky fish and wildlife rules and regulations apply.
Hunting Club
In its third year of existence the farm is divided into 8 different hunting areas. These areas are leased for different hunting seasons throughout the year, which include turkey, deer, and small game. Bear sightings and signs have been seen on the farm and hawks and song birds are always a sight to see. Like the fishing club, ½ of the proceeds are contributed back into the farm to help promote and protect wildlife. Some of the projects include planting wildlife food plots and marking the farm boundaries. All Kentucky hunting rules and regulations apply.