Area Christmas tree grower: more farmers should take advantage of new state grants Evan Jones December 2, 2016 1 min read The owner of an area Christmas tree farm says a new state grant should help many farmers plan for the day when the next generation takes over, something she says is too often overlooked. WFIR’s Evan Jones has the story. About the Author Evan Jones Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Carilion conference focuses on child healthNext: Plenty of fun for all tomorrow at the Gingerbread Festival Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025 1 min read The need for more housing … and the preservation of structures that have historical value. Can those two viewpoints co-exist? Gene Marrano September 11, 2025