2016 County: Mitchell

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January 24, 2016 by webadmin

2023 Information Session Video

Can’t make an information session in person? You can watch the 2023 Information video HERE. Read more →

2023 REGIONAL GRANT INFORMATION SESSIONS

You are invited and encouraged to attend an informational meeting about the WNC AgOptions grant program for growers and producers in 2023. Representatives from the WNC AgOptions program will be present to discuss the program, go over the 2023 application... Read more →

2023 APPLICATION AND GUIDELINES

DOWNLOAD APPLICATION: WORD PDF CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF UPCOMING GRANT INFORMATION SESSIONS CAN’T JOIN US IN PERSON? Watch a video of our information session here. CLICK HERE FOR GRANT WRITING TIPS 2023 WNC... Read more →

2020 Recipient: Longview Farm

Roy Joseph Bledsoe, Longview Farm Improvements to Cattle Business Grant Award: $6,000 A former tobacco farmer who stopped growing tobacco in 2004, Mr. Bledsoe has been concentrating on selling cattle and is looking to improve practices on the farm. With... Read more →

2021 Recipient: Raspberry Fields

Stacy Fields, Raspberry Fields Agritourism Improvements to the Farm Grant Award: $6,000 After building materials costs rose steeply in early 2021, Stacy determined she would not be able to complete her proposed project, which was installing a commercial kitchen in... Read more →

2022 Recipient: Dave Lesuer, Hillside Farm

Dave Lesuer, Hillside Farm Hydroponic Tomato Greenhouse Grant Award: $8,000 Farming has provided 90% of income for Dave and his family since COVID began. He sells his diverse vegetable products to local restaurants, food pantries, and offers CSAs. After moving... Read more →

2016

Starli McDowell, Altapass Orchard

Rodney Buchanan, Buck’s Tree Farm