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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 8, 2018 Contact: Jennifer Ferre, (828) 252-4783, admin@wncagoptions.org; Or the local N.C. Cooperative Extension Agriculture Agent Funding for farm grants for next three years WNC AgOptions intent to apply deadline Oct. 19; Application deadline Nov. 19. … View >>
The 2019 grant cycle has closed. Please check back here in February for a list of 2019 grantees. The 2020 cycle will launch in late summer/early fall.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, February 5, 2018 Contact: Jennifer Ferre, (828) 252-4783, admin@wncagoptions.org; Or the local N.C. Cooperative Extension Agriculture Agent Grants for mountain farm diversification awarded WNC AgOptions announces 2018 awardees MILLS RIVER, N.C.—Diversifying farmers in western North Carolina … View >>
Applications must be received at the WNC Communities office by November 17. WNC Agricultural Options is now accepting grant applications from farmers diversifying or expanding their businesses. With funding from the N.C. Tobacco Trust Fund Commission, WNC AgOptions is distributing a … View >>
Recipients of 2017 farm grants reflect the growing strength of the diversified agricultural system in western North Carolina. WNC Agricultural Options awarded 35 farm businesses a total of $201,000 in $3,000 and $6,000 grants on Thursday at the Mountain Horticultural … View >>
WNC AgOptions recipients receive $201,000 in small farm grants to diversify operations FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, February 6, 2017 Contact: Jennifer Ferre, (828) 252-4783, admin@wncagoptions.org; or the local N.C. Cooperative Extension Agriculture Agent ASHEVILLE, N.C.—Recipients of 2017 farm grants reflect … View >>
Application deadline Nov. 14, 2016. WNC Agricultural Options is now accepting grant applications from farmers diversifying or expanding their businesses. The program helps offset farmers’ risk of starting ventures or growing new operations with Grant Award: $3,000 and Grant Award: … View >>
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, February 01, 2016 Contact: Jennifer Ferre, (828) 252-4783, admin@wncagoptions.org; Or the local N.C. Cooperative Extension Agriculture Agent Grants for mountain farm diversification awarded WNC AgOptions announces 2016 awardees MILLS RIVER, N.C.—Diversifying farmers in western North Carolina … View >>
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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
WNC Agricultural Options 2015 Application for Individual Farm Businesses Download the 2015 application here in WORD and PDF Instructions for Applying Thank you for your interest in the WNC Agricultural Options Program. WNC AgOptions builds sustainable farming communities in our mountain region … View >>
Guaranteed funding for farm grants for next two years WNC AgOptions intent to apply deadline Oct. 24, 2014; application deadline Nov. 21, 2014; Farmers can also apply in fall 2015. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday October 3, 2014 Contact: Jennifer Ferre, (828) 252-4783, admin@wncagoptions.org Or … View >>
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 >>
Grant opportunity for Western North Carolina farmers WNC AgOptions intent to apply deadline Nov. 1; application deadline Dec. 13 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, September 24, 2013 Program Contact: Jennifer Ferre, (828) 252-4783, admin@wncagoptions.org; Or the local N.C. Cooperative Extension Agriculture … View >>