2005 County: Yancey – WNC AgOptions

2005 Counties

January 4, 2005 by webadmin

2005

Grants for family farms in 2024 WNC AgOptions intent to apply deadline Oct. 13; Application deadline Nov. 17. ASHEVILLE, N.C. — WNC Agricultural Options is now accepting grant applications from farmers diversifying or expanding their businesses. With funding from the... Read more →

2024 APPLICATION AND GUIDELINES

DOWNLOAD APPLICATION: WORD PDF CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF UPCOMING GRANT INFORMATION SESSIONS CLICK HERE FOR GRANT WRITING TIPS 2024 WNC AgOptions Grant Guidelines: Thank you for your interest in the WNC Agricultural Options Program. WNC... Read more →

Intent to Apply deadline is OCTOBER 13th

The 2024 WNC AgOptions cycle has officially launched! If you did not have the opportunity to attend one of our regional information sessions, please contact your LOCAL COUNTY EXTENSION AGENT by OCTOBER 13th to find out more about how to apply.... Read more →

2023 Recipient: Morgan Decker, Root Bottom Farm

Morgan Decker, Root Bottom Farm Gothic High Tunnel Grant Award: $8,000 Morgan has replaced three deteriorating wood and PVC hoop houses with a 24′ x 92′ metal-framed gothic-style high tunnel. He has equipped the tunnel with louver vents, end framing,... Read more →

2020 Recipient: Jeter Mountain Farm

Tyler Hunsader, Jeter Mountain Farm Juice (Cider) Operations Grant Award: $6,000 Jeter Mountain Farm has diversified their farm with the opening of a new 30 acre U-pick apple operation in 2020. From research done the past three years at multiple... Read more →

2020 Recipient: Sleight Family Farm

Anna and Wesley Sleight, Sleight Family Farm Packing Shed Grant Award: $6,000 As demand has steadily increased over the past 6 years (sales have grown 30% each year), Wesley and Anna have managed to get by with field packing produce... Read more →