2011 County: Jackson

2011 Counties

January 7, 2011 by webadmin

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 →

2022 Grant Cycle Closed

The 2022 WNC AgOptions grant cycle is closed. Please check back in March for the list of the 2022 grantees! The 2023 cycle will launch in the late summer. Please email us HERE to be notified! Read more →

2021 Grantees Announced!

Farm grantees show resilience in the face of COVID WNC AgOptions grantees receive $219,000 for farm projects ASHEVILLE, N.C.—Farmers in western North Carolina are receiving support to expand, diversify and modify operations in the midst of a pandemic. WNC Agricultural... Read more →

2022 Recipient: Ray Nations, Ray’s Florist & Greenhouse

Ray Nations, Ray’s Florist & Greenhouse Greenhouse Solar Panels Grant Award: $8,000 Ray will be adding solar panels to one of his three active greenhouses. The goal of this project is to aid in the growth and sustainability of their... Read more →

2022 Recipient: Michael Balogh, Mountain Meadows Nursery

Michael Balogh, Mountain Meadows Nursery Nursery Expansion Grant Award: $8,000 COVID positively impacted the nursery trade with people turning to their yards and gardens for exercise and enjoyment. Mountain Meadows’ sales have increased since June 2020 with many customers wanting... Read more →

2020 Recipient: Appalachian Foothills Farm

Ricky Stiles, Appalachian Foothills Farm, LLC Commodity Barn Grant Award: $6,000 Ricky has built a four-bay commodity barn to store and blend feed for his calves. Blending his own feed will bring significant cost savings to his operation, cutting costs... Read more →

2011

David Noland, Noland Farm Place

Jackson County Christmas Tree Association

Joni & John Wavra: Ty-Lyn Plantation

Steven Beltram: Balsam Gardens