2024 County: Rutherford – WNC AgOptions

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March 1, 2024 by webadmin

2024

Charles & Mary Elizabeth McCurdy, Brentwood Farm

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2027 WNC AgOptions Farm Grants

2027 WNC AgOptions Farm Grant: Applications Due November 9 Farms that submitted an Intent to Apply have until 11:59 p.m. on November 9, 2026 to turn in their completed application. Grants of $10,000 are available to family farms across Western... Read more →

WNC AgOptions Featured in WNC Business Magazine

WNC AgOptions Featured in WNC Business Magazine WNC AgOptions is featured in the Q3 2026 issue of WNC Business magazine, in a story on how the grant program is helping farms across Western North Carolina stay viable through changing conditions.... Read more →

2026 Grantees Announced!

This year’s grant awards will support projects that improve farm efficiency, enabling growth and increasing income, which support the longevity of their farm businesses. Over half of the awarded recipients will invest in equipment and processes that will significantly improve... 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 →

2023 Recipient: John Cantrell, Mashburn Branch Vineyard

John Cantrell, Mashburn Branch Vineyard Small Winery Room Completion Grant Award: $8,000 John has used his grant to install insulation, electrical wiring, drywall, garage doors, and a mini-split A/C unit for his winery room in a 26′ x 26′ two-story... Read more →

2021 Recipient: Daffodil Spring Farm

Dave Walker, Daffodil Spring Farm Scaling Up Vegetable Production Grant Award: $3,000 With the main goal of achieving greater farm revenue through diversification and resiliency, Dave will create a wash and pack line to be housed under a covered shed.... Read more →