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. 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 Race at Smith Mountain Lake State Park highlights the beauty of the park Denise Membreno April 4, 2025 1 min read Skills USA Virginia annual demos and competition this weekend at Berglund Center Gene Marrano April 4, 2025 1 min read Roanoke City to be site of Hands Off protest Clark Palmer April 4, 2025