2022 County: Yancey – WNC AgOptions

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March 3, 2022 by webadmin

2022

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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: Longview Farm

Roy Joseph Bledsoe, Longview Farm Improvements to Cattle Business Grant Award: $6,000 A former tobacco farmer who stopped growing tobacco in 2004, Mr. Bledsoe has been concentrating on selling cattle and is looking to improve practices on the farm. With... 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 →

2020 Recipient: Seagle Livestock

Todd Seagle, Seagle Livestock Handling Facility for Spent Brewers Grain Grant Award: $6,000 Since the first craft brewery opened in Macon County in 2015, Todd has been taking advantage of the spent brewers grain to feed his cattle. He is... Read more →