Area Christmas tree grower: more farmers should take advantage of new state grants Evan Jones December 2, 2016 1 minute 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. Share: Post navigation Previous: Carilion conference focuses on child healthNext: Plenty of fun for all tomorrow at the Gingerbread Festival Related Stories One dead, multiple injured in Moneta church tent collapse Ian Price June 12, 2026 Eureka Park Recreation Center cuts the ribbon on renovated/expanded facility Gene Marrano June 12, 2026 Austrian life sciences firm to invest $85 million in Roanoke headquarters, create 435 jobs Ian Price June 12, 2026