2022 County: Rutherford – WNC AgOptions

2022 Counties

March 3, 2022 by webadmin

2022

Erica Fernbach and Karl Brandstaetter, Seven Oaks Farm

Caterpillar Tunnels for Organic Production

Topics: Produce | Tomatoes | Vegetables |

Sarah Lasswell, Moss & Thistle Farm

WNC-Grown Willow for Sustainable Caskets

Topics: Equipment & Supplies | Expansion | Flowers | Trees |

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2023 Grantees Announced!

2023 grant awards will support projects that improve efficiencies on the farm to increase income, allow for growth and provide additional benefits in the communities where the grantees farm. Over half of the awarded projects will be investing in equipment... Read more →

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 →

2021 Recipient: Willis Farms

Rodney Willis, Willis Farms Sorghum Syrup and Cornmeal Process Upgrades Grant Award: $6,000 Rodney and Lynn have constructed a metal-frame processing building for their sorghum syrup and cornmeal that meets current food safety standards. The processing facility is located adjacent... Read more →

2022 Recipient: Jonathan Forbes, Forbes Farm

Jonathan Forbes, Forbes Farm Cattle Weighing System Grant Award: $4,000 Jonathan has been selling cow/calf pairs, bred cows and feeder cattle since 2018, earning him tens of thousands of dollars per tractor trailer load. In order to maximize profits, open... Read more →

2021 Recipient: Pine Row Farm

Jeff and Terri Phillips, Pine Row Farm Farm Store Grant Award: $6,000 Terri and Jeff are approaching retirement and are working to generate an income from their family farm. To meet increasing demand for their farm-raised beef, pork, chicken and... Read more →