List of 2016 WNC AgOptions Recipients
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2016 WNC AgOptions recipients announced
February 1, 2016
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Megan
Diversifying farmers in western North Carolina are receiving support to offset the risk of expanding and trying new ventures. WNC Agricultural Options awarded 33 farm businesses a total of $177,000 in $3,000 and $6,000 grants on Thursday at the Mountain … View >>
Local farmers, including Boone ginseng grower, among recipients of WNC Agriculture Options grants
February 28, 2015
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Megan
Western North Carolina farmers are gaining much-needed support in diversifying or expanding their operations this year, helping some grow to a whole new level. WNC Agricultural Options presented 31 farm businesses a total of $168,000 in grants on Thursday at … View >>
Local farmer is among recipients of WNC Agricultural Options grant
February 28, 2015
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Megan
Western North Carolina farmers are gaining support in diversifying or expanding their operations. WNC Agricultural Options presented 31 farm businesses a total of $168,000 in grants Feb. 12 at an event at the Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center … View >>
Sustainable connections: Local farm receives 2015 AgOptions grant
February 28, 2015
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Megan
Wild Dahlia Homestead is getting help to revitalize the family farm. Stacey Costner and Alexander Meander, operators of Living Earth Sanctuary and Wild Dahlia Homestead, were the recipients of one of 31 WNC AgOptions Grants. The Grant Award: $6,000 grant … View >>
2015 WNC AgOptions recipients announced
February 14, 2015
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Megan
Western North Carolina farmers are gaining much-needed support in diversifying or expanding their operations this year, helping some grow to a whole new level. WNC Agricultural Options presented 31 farm businesses a total of $168,000 in grants on Thursday at … View >>
2015 Farm Grants
February 13, 2015
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Megan
Western North Carolina farmers are gaining much-needed support in diversifying or expanding their operations this year, helping some grow to a whole new level. 2015 WNC AgOptions recipients include: Sylva vegetable farm expanding to 60 acres, including tracts in Asheville; … View >>
Projects show WNC farms’ potential for large volume production
February 13, 2015
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Megan
2015 WNC AgOptions recipients include: Sylva vegetable farm expanding to 60 acres, including tracts in Asheville; 50-acre USDA Certified Organic farm in Cherokee County using innovative weed control tool; Boone ginseng grower with large-volume aspirations; and Marshall sheep dairy farmer … View >>
List of 2015 WNC AgOptions Recipients
February 12, 2015
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Megan
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WNC AgOptions announces 2014 grant recipients
March 3, 2014
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Megan
Amid the gentle hills and rolling pastures that surround the Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center in Mills River, local farmers left their work behind on Thursday, Feb. 27, to attend the WNC Agricultural Options 2014 Award Ceremony. (Read … View >>
WNC Agricultural Options celebrates 10-year anniversary
March 1, 2014
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Megan
A program that has fostered farm diversification, innovation and profitability in a midst of a transitioning agriculture economy is celebrating its 10th year of awarding grants to assist farmers. WNC Agricultural Options presented 29 farm businesses in western North Carolina … View >>
WNC AgOptions 2014 Awardees Announced
February 27, 2014
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Megan
WNC AgOptions 2014 award ceremony marks 10 year anniversary Grants for on-farm store for freezer beef; spader equipment that improves soil conditions; solar hot water system at new dairy Program Contact: Jennifer Ferre, (828) 252-4783, admin@wncagoptions.org; Or the local N.C. … View >>
2014 Program Background
February 26, 2014
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Megan
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Grant funding opportunity for WNC farmers
October 21, 2013
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Megan
WNC Agricultural Options’ 10th annual grant cycle is under way. With funding from the N.C. Tobacco Trust Fund Commission, WNC AgOptions will award a total of $153,000 to diversifying farmers in western North Carolina in 2014. Farmers have until Dec. … View >>
2013 Year-End Dinner
October 21, 2013
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Megan
The dinner was hosted by 2013 WNC AgOptions recipient Addison Farms Vineyard at the farm’s new winery. Pizza Love baked pizzas with ingredients from local farms, including sausage from Calee’s Coops. Other food at the dinner included: salad greens from Walnut Cove Farms, cheese … View >>
Farm grants available
October 1, 2013
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Megan
WNC Agricultural Options’ 10th annual grant cycle is underway. With funding from the N.C. Tobacco Trust Fund Commission, WNC AgOptions will award a total of $153,000 to diversifying farmers in Western North Carolina in 2014. Farmers have until Dec. 13 … View >>