2011 County: Mitchell – WNC AgOptions

2011 Counties

January 7, 2011 by webadmin

2011

Mark Byrd: Byrd Charolais

Mobile Creep Feeder

Topics: Cattle & Beef | Equipment & Supplies |

Mark Conley: Conley Ranch

Diversifying to Hops Farming

Topics: Diversification | Hops | U-Pick |

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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: Suzanne Nolter, Blazing Star Flowers

Suzanne Nolter, Blazing Star Flowers Multi-Use Canopy Structure Grant Award: $8,000 Suzanne’s current location at the SAHC Community Farm requires her to drive offsite to arrange flowers and conduct workshops. Desiring to create a more productive, efficient, and comfortable workspace... Read more →

2020 Recipient: Braswell Farms

William Dennis Braswell, Braswell Farms Cattle Handling Facilities Enhancements Grant Award: $3,000 Since he stopped growing tobacco in 2004, Mr. Braswell has been working to increase his cattle business by steadily growing his herd of Black Angus. To increase efficiency... Read more →

2022 Recipient: Justin Stines: Stines Farms

Justin Stines, Stines Farms Improvements to Cattle Handling Facility Grant Award: $8,000 To increase the efficiency, safety, and profitability of the cattle operation, Stines Farms will construct a covered area that will house two new 16′ long adjustable alleys that will... Read more →