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Apply Now for a 2027 WNC AgOptions Farm Grant Grants of $10,000 are available to family farms across Western North Carolina. Information sessions begin August 10, and applications are due November 9, 2026. 2027 AgOptions Grant Cycle News Release The … View >>
Farm Grants Aim to Strengthen Agribusinesses in WNC WNC AgOptions grantees use funding to support sustainable futures ASHEVILLE, N.C.— This year’s grant awards will support projects that improve farm efficiency, enabling growth and increasing income, which support the longevity of … View >>
The 2023 Year End Dinner took place on October 9th at Kestrel Herb Farm, located in beautiful Sandy Mush in Buncombe County. Over 40 attendees were treated to a farm tour by recipient Mike Adams. Seventeen of this year’s … View >>
Family-owned farm in Marion — and known internationally — gets grant for producing more foods With help from a grant, a family-owned and operated farm plans to increase its production of rice and other foods here in the fields of … View >>
WNC AgOptions grantees use funding to boost profits and support communities ASHEVILLE, N.C.— This year’s 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 … View >>
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!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, April 5, 2022 Contact: Jennifer Ferre, (828) 252-4783, agoptions@wnccommunities.org Or the local N.C. Cooperative Extension Agriculture Agent Expansion and Innovation Showcased in 2022 Farm Grants WNC AgOptions grantees get creative, as others expand to meet demand … View >>
The 2022 WNC AgOptions grant cycle is closed. Please check back in March for the list of the 2022 grantees! The 2023 cycle will launch in the late summer. Please email us HERE to be notified!
Farm grantees show resilience in the face of COVID WNC AgOptions grantees receive $219,000 for farm projects ASHEVILLE, N.C.—Farmers in western North Carolina are receiving support to expand, diversify and modify operations in the midst of a pandemic. WNC Agricultural … View >>
2020 WNC AgOptions Informational Session via Zoom Tuesday, October 6, 2020 8 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. RSVP to agoptions@wnccommunities.org to get access information. You are invited to participate in an informational meeting about the WNC AgOptions grant program for growers … View >>
2020 WNC AgOptions Informational Session via Zoom Thursday, September 24, 2020 NOON – 1:30 p.m. RSVP to agoptions@wnccommunities.org to get access information. You are invited to participate in an informational meeting about the WNC AgOptions grant program for growers and … View >>
2020 WNC AgOptions Informational Session via Zoom Tuesday, September 08, 2020 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. RSVP to agoptions@wnccommunities.org to get access information. You are invited to participate in an informational meeting about the WNC AgOptions grant program for growers … View >>
Diversifying farmers in western North Carolina are receiving support to offset the risk of expanding and trying new ventures. WNC Agricultural Options awarded 40 farm businesses a total of $216,000 in $3,000 and $6,000 grants. Funded projects include one of … View >>
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, March 2, 2020 Contact: Jennifer Ferre, (828) 252-4783, admin@wncagoptions.org; Or the local N.C. Cooperative Extension Agriculture Agent Grant recipients reflect strength of WNC farmers WNC AgOptions grantees receive $216,000 in farm grants to expand … View >>