2006 County: Cherokee – WNC AgOptions

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January 4, 2006 by webadmin

2006

Apply Now for a 2027 WNC AgOptions Farm Grant

Apply Now for a 2027 WNC AgOptions Farm Grant Grants of $10,000 are available to family farms across Western North Carolina. Information sessions begin August 10, and applications are due November 9, 2026. 2027 AgOptions Grant Cycle News Release The... Read more →

WNC AgOptions Featured in WNC Business Magazine

WNC AgOptions Featured in WNC Business Magazine WNC AgOptions is featured in the Q3 2026 issue of WNC Business magazine, in a story on how the grant program is helping farms across Western North Carolina stay viable through changing conditions.... Read more →

2026 Grantees Announced!

This year’s grant awards will support projects that improve farm efficiency, enabling growth and increasing income, which support the longevity of their farm businesses. Over half of the awarded recipients will invest in equipment and processes that will significantly improve... Read more →

2020 Recipient: Seagle Livestock

Todd Seagle, Seagle Livestock Handling Facility for Spent Brewers Grain Grant Award: $6,000 Since the first craft brewery opened in Macon County in 2015, Todd has been taking advantage of the spent brewers grain to feed his cattle. He is... Read more →

2020 Recipient: Edmundson Produce Farm

Randy and Carolyn Edmundson, Edmundson Produce Farm Value-added Acidified Food Kitchen Grant Award: $6,000 Based on years of feedback from customers wanting to enjoy the Edmundson’s produce year round, Edmundson Produce Farm has added a permanent value-added acidified food kitchen... Read more →

2020 Recipient: Causby Greenhouse

Jerry W. Causby, Causby Greenhouse Greenhouse Improvements Grant Award: $6,000 Once a thriving greenhouse business and an important part of the community, production at Causby Greenhouse has decreased over the past years. In order to increase production of vegetables and... Read more →