2016 County: Cleveland – WNC AgOptions

2016 Counties

January 23, 2016 by webadmin

2016

Jody Black, Circle C. Farms

Improved Sweet Potato Operation

Topics: Equipment & Supplies | Expansion | Potatoes |

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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 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 →

2020 Recipient: Rayburn Farms

Michael and Lauren Rayburn, Rayburn Farms Drying and Packing Facility Grant Award: $6,000 Rayburn Farm has converted an existing 12 x 30 square foot modular shed to a two-room facility that includes a drying room/kiln and packing and storage room... Read more →

2022 Recipient: Robin Jackson, J4 Cattle Company

Robin Jackson, J4 Cattle Company J4 Beef and Provisions Grant Award: $8,000 J4 is a cow/calf producer that finishes their stock and directly markets their beef through wholesale, local CSA, farmers markets, and delivery. Having already installed a roadway and... Read more →

2023 Recipient: Keith Wood, Wood Farm LLC

Keith Wood, Wood Farm LLC Grass Fed Beef Fly Trap Grant Award: $8,000 Horn flies and face flies are a problem for every cattle producer. The flies can slow growth, reduce finished weights, and vector diseases. To control the flies... Read more →