2004 County: Graham – WNC AgOptions

2004 Counties

January 4, 2004 by webadmin

2004

2023 grant awards will support projects that improve efficiencies on the farm to increase income, allow for growth and provide additional benefits in the communities where the grantees farm. Over half of the awarded projects will be investing in equipment... Read more →

2023 Grant Cycle CLOSED

The 2023 WNC AgOptions grant cycle is closed Please check back in March for the list of the 2023 grantees The 2024 cycle will launch in late summer 2023. Please email us HERE to be notified! Read more →

2022 GRANTEES ANNOUNCED!

Recipients of 2022 farm grants reflect the strength of the agricultural system in western North Carolina by growing their farm businesses and demonstrating innovative agricultural projects Forty-one farm businesses in western North Carolina were awarded a total of $320,000 in... Read more →

2023 Recipient: Mandy Hornick, Blue Ridge Blooms

Mandy Hornick, Blue Ridge Blooms Caterpillar Tunnels Grant Award: $8,000 The addition of two covered 50′ high tunnels will enable Blue Ridge Blooms to extend their season of spring flowers and produce a better quality crop than could be grown... Read more →

2022 Recipient: Timothy Keller, Keller Farm

Timothy Keller, Keller Farm Goat Expansion for Profit Grant Award: $8,000 With the goal of increasing their goat herd to 100 head by 2026, the Kellers will convert approximately 3,000 feet of barbed wire previously used for cattle containment to... Read more →

2022 Recipient: Robin Jackson, J4 Cattle Company

Robin Jackson, J4 Cattle Company J4 Beef and Provisions Grant Award: $8,000 J4 is a cow/calf producer that finishes their stock and directly markets their beef through wholesale, local CSA, farmers markets, and delivery. Having already installed a roadway and... Read more →