2018 County: Polk – WNC AgOptions

2018 Counties

March 9, 2018 by webadmin

2018

Karen and Bob Binns, Parker-Binns Vineyard

Increasing Wine Production and Diversification

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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 →

2021 Grantees Announced!

Farm grantees show resilience in the face of COVID WNC AgOptions grantees receive $219,000 for farm projects ASHEVILLE, N.C.—Farmers in western North Carolina are receiving support to expand, diversify and modify operations in the midst of a pandemic. WNC Agricultural... Read more →

2022 Recipient: Harold Paxton, Colonial Acres Nursery

Harold Paxton, Colonial Acres Nursery Building a Covered Nursery Potting Shed Grant Award: $8,000 Harold will pay for materials and labor to cover his 2,500 square-foot work area with a greenhouse-style roof. The elevated design will enable trucks to unload... Read more →

2020 Recipient: D & R Bee Farm

David Massengill, D & R Bee Farm Updates for Increased Production Grant Award: $3,000 To increase pollination services and honey production, as well as provide a resource to the beekeeping community in Jackson County, David will be making necessary upgrades... Read more →

2022 Recipient: Michael Balogh, Mountain Meadows Nursery

Michael Balogh, Mountain Meadows Nursery Nursery Expansion Grant Award: $8,000 COVID positively impacted the nursery trade with people turning to their yards and gardens for exercise and enjoyment. Mountain Meadows’ sales have increased since June 2020 with many customers wanting... Read more →