2015-2020 Programs

February 16, 2023 by webadmin

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: Sweet Betsy Farm

Karen and Ed Speer, Sweet Betsy Farm Season Extension and Irrigation for Specialty Peppers and Vegetables Grant Award: $6,000 To address a lack of availability of plant starts and problems with irrigation, erosion and fungal diseases that have negatively impacted... Read more →

2022 Recipient: Alexandra and Daniel Brown, Browns Farm Ridge

Alexandra and Daniel Brown, Browns Farm Ridge Total Mixed Ration for Local Beef Production Grant Award: $8,000 In less than three years, Browns Farm Ridge has increased their sales of beef through direct sales in multiple local farmers markets, the... Read more →

2021 Recipient: Raspberry Fields

Stacy Fields, Raspberry Fields Agritourism Improvements to the Farm Grant Award: $6,000 After building materials costs rose steeply in early 2021, Stacy determined she would not be able to complete her proposed project, which was installing a commercial kitchen in... Read more →

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2023 Grantees Announced!

2023 Grant Cycle CLOSED

2022 GRANTEES ANNOUNCED!

2021 Recipient: Sweet Betsy Farm

2022 Recipient: Alexandra and Daniel Brown, Browns Farm Ridge

2021 Recipient: Raspberry Fields