2019 County: Yancey – WNC AgOptions

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February 22, 2019 by webadmin

2019

John Pearson, Pink Boot Farms

Goat Barn Renovation/Milking Operation

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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 →

2022 Recipient: Gerald and Karen Strickland, Hawks Nest Farm

Gerald and Karen Strickland, Hawks Nest Farm Cattle Handling Equipment Grant Award: $8,000 The Stricklands currently have 80 cows they maintain for a cow/calf operation. The deteriorated equipment they currently use is inadequate for vaccinating, A.I., and medical treatments, and... Read more →

2022 Recipient: Andrew Rogers, Pinnacle View Farm

Andrew Rogers, Pinnacle View Farm Fence Line Feeding System Grant Award: $8,000 Andrew has added a fence line feeding system to the farm. The new structure allows Andrew and his father to safely feed their cattle while also reducing feed... 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 →