What started out as a FFA project for a high school student in 2016 is now a thriving family farm operation for a local family.
The Greenfield Christmas Tree Farm opened for the season Saturday with a day of activities.
Hannah Greenfield Riley explained how the farming operation began for her family.
click to download audioRiley added that Saturday was an annual celebration to kick off their season.
click to download audioShe shared you have the option to pick out you own tree and cut it down yourself or take one of the pre cut trees.
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Visitors from across the area come to the local farm to get their Christmas trees. Anne Cox is the Principal at Reidland Elementary School and her family came to pick out their tree.
click to download audioA local ministry to assist those in need came from the Greenfield Christmas Tree Farm. Kirk Greenfield shared when the tornado hit the area they were expecting a big day of sales. The next day they were heading to see what they could do to help and decided to donate trees to those who had suffered loss from the tornado.
click to download audioThe Greenfield Christmas tree farm is located at 240 Rufus Road in Caldwell County. They are opened on Saturdays but are available for scheduled sales during the week. You can contact them on their Facebook page or call 270-625-8289 or 270-625-3081.