2013 County: McDowell – WNC AgOptions

2013 Counties

February 1, 2013 by webadmin

2013

Alvin Lytle, Cove Creek Nursery

Expansion/Diversification to Grow Grain and Vegetables

Ray Revis, Revis Russian Apiaries

Production and Evaluation of Russian Honey Bee Queens

Topics: Beekeeping | Disease & Pest Prevention | Equipment & Supplies |

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Expanding traditions Family-owned farm in Marion — and known internationally — gets grant for producing more foods

With help from a grant, a family-owned and operated farm plans to increase its production of rice and other foods here in the fields of McDowell County. Lee’s One Fortune Farm, which has been featured in the national news media,... Read more →

2023 Grantees Announced!

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 Recipient: Lucas Sorrells, Cold Mountain Angus

Lucas Sorrells, Cold Mountain Angus Portable Cattle Handling Equipment Grant Award: $8,000 Fourth generation farmer Lucas Sorrells grazes cattle on several different farms, some without cattle handling/working facilities. His new portable chute has allowed him to work the cattle in... Read more →

2023 Recipient: Cheryl Judge-Decker, Paint Horse Flower Farm

Cheryl Judge-Decker, Paint Horse Flower Farm Greenhouse to Expand Production Grant Award: $8,000 To create a more sustainable and expanded operation, Paint Horse Flower Farm will install a 16′ x 40′ high-side greenhouse, including shutter fans and a gas heater,... Read more →

2023 Recipient: Michael Adams, Kestrel Herb Farm

Michael Adams, Kestrel Herb Farm Batch Dryer Grant Award: $8,000 Michael plans to use his grant to build a forced air “batch” dryer for herbs. Currently, he uses a shipping container with wire shelving powered by a heater and dehumidifier.... Read more →