2016 County: Yancey

2016 Counties

January 24, 2016 by webadmin

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 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 →

2022 Recipient: Kelsey Green, Our Friendly Allies

Kelsey Green, Our Friendly Allies The Processing Facility Project Grant Award: $8,000 Kelsey started Our Friendly Allies six years ago, and with the help of two previous AgOptions grants, has expanded to three greenhouses to grow certified organic herbs, medicinal... Read more →

2023 Recipient: Morgan Decker, Root Bottom Farm

Morgan Decker, Root Bottom Farm Gothic High Tunnel Grant Award: $8,000 Morgan will replace three deteriorating wood and PVC hoop houses with a 24′ x 92′ metal-framed gothic-style high tunnel. He will equip the tunnel with louver vents, end framing,... Read more →

2020 Recipient: Pine Row Farm

Jeff C. Phillips, Pine Row Farm Farm Store Grant Award: $6,000 With the help of a 2018 WNC AgOptions grant to boost their heritage hog operation, the Phillips were able to successfully expand their pork products. Since demand for their... Read more →

2016

Dietrich Blum, Blooming Branch Farm

James Moore Edwards, Edwards Farm

Bill Weeks, Exotic Natives Nursery