2017 County: Cherokee

2017 Counties

February 3, 2017 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: The Flower Company

Daniel and Lori Cabe, The Flower Company Dahlia Flower Plugs and Soil Amendments Grant Award: $6,000 Since 1997, Daniel and Lori have operated The Flower Company Farmer and Florist in Otto, NC. This full-service florist specializes in local grown specialty... Read more →

2022 Recipient: Catherine and Rick Topel, Smoky Mountain Mangalitsa, LLC

Catherine and Rick Topel, Smoky Mountain Mangalitsa, LLC Mobile Food Unit Trailer for Farm Use Grant Award: $8,000 As COVID hit in 2020, Catherine was unable to sell hog carcasses to restaurants. Even after pivoting to retail sales, business remained... Read more →

2020 Recipient: KT’s Orchard and Apiary

KT, KT’s Orchard and Apiary KT’s Amazing Apple Cider Vinegar Grant Award: $6,000 One of the unfortunate aspects of producing commercial fruit for sale is amount of loss experienced from fruit that cannot be sold – size, shape, imperfections, etc.... Read more →

2017

Dwight Clifton Henry, Henry’s Farm

Josh and Brooke Postell, Postell Hollow Farm

Mike and Beverly Woody Ham, Two Crows Farm