In February 2015 the WNC Agricultural Options program awarded 31 farm businesses grants totaling $168,000 to assist in farm diversification and expansion.
Six of the farm businesses received $3,000 and 25 received $6,000. Projects increase the economic sustainability of farm businesses as well as provide demonstration to other transitioning farmers.
Read the news release!
-
Down to Earth Farm 04
https://wncagoptions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/042-427x320.jpg
-
Mikell's Farm honey 04
https://wncagoptions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/04-427x320.jpg
-
Mikell's Farm bee hives 00
https://wncagoptions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/004-427x320.jpg
-
James Davis, Thankful Fork Farm 02
https://wncagoptions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/022-427x320.jpg
-
Down to Earth Farm 00
https://wncagoptions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/007-427x320.jpg
-
02ward
https://wncagoptions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/02ward-427x320.jpg
-
Deer Valley Farm processing P4080073
https://wncagoptions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/P4080073-427x320.jpg
-
Deer Valley Farm vegetables P4080042
https://wncagoptions.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/P4080042-427x320.jpg
Previous Image
Next Image
View the results by County or by Topic
Click here to see a list of the 2015 recipients.
Mission of WNC AgOptions: Building sustainable farming communities in our mountain region by providing resources directly to farmers who are diversifying or expanding their operations.
The ultimate goal of WNC AgOptions is to protect mountain farmland by assisting the longevity of farm enterprises and encouraging groups of farmers to solve logistical challenges in the local agricultural system.
