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2026 Grantees Announced!

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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 … View >>

2026 Recipients

2026 Recipient: D and J Trees

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D and J Trees Soil Amendments to Reduce the Effects of Phytophthora Root Rot on Fraser Firs Grant Award: $10,000 D and J Trees grows Fraser Firs, which are susceptible to root rot caused by Phytophthora. Jack will use his grant … View >>

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2026 Recipient: Black Trumpet Farm

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Black Trumpet Farm Enhanced Cold Storage for Improved Post-Harvest Quality in Gourmet Mushrooms Grant Award: $10,000 Black Trumpet Farm currently produces 800 pounds of gourmet mushrooms each week. Their indoor cultivation facility was designed to produce 1,000 pounds weekly, a scale … View >>

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2026 Recipient: Blazing Star Flowers

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Blazing Star Flowers Heated Propagation Greenhouse Grant Award: $10,000 Blazing Star Flowers specializes in high-quality, sustainably grown cut flowers and plant starts, sold through diverse outlets including farmers markets, plant sales, a flower CSA, special-event floral design, and workshops. After six … View >>

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2026 Recipient: Biome Botanicals

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Biome Botanicals Enhancing Efficiency and Profitability through Diversification Grant Award: $10,000 Since 2020, Biome Botanicals has been producing medicinal herbs on ¼-acre of land and selling to Asheville Tea Company as well as small local herbalists. The demand for these products … View >>

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2026 Recipient: Ivy Creek Family Farm

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Ivy Creek Family Farm Cooling for the Present and Future Grant Award: $10,000 Ivy Creek Family Farm sells vegetables through several tailgate markets, their farmstand, and to wholesale customers. In Anna’s years of farming experience, spring and warm temperatures have been … View >>

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2026 Recipient: Mountain Woodlands LLC

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Mountain Woodlands LLC Quality Forage Production Grant Award: $10,000 As one of only two licensed dairies remaining in Buncombe County, Bart’s ability to produce consistent, high-quality forage directly affects the long-term sustainability of his business and contribution to the local … View >>

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2026 Recipient: Myco Rhizing

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Myco Rhizing Apiary Upgrade Grant Award: $10,000 Myco Rhizing sells mushrooms and honey at their farmstand, as well as weekly markets and festivals. This year, they will upgrade their apiary with all horizontal Layens hives, making honey harvesting easier while providing … View >>

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2026 Recipient: Sisk Family Farm

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Sisk Family Farm Cattle Handling Improvements Grant Award: $10,000 The Sisk family farm is nearly 200 years old. After previously operating as a dairy, the farm now produces beef cattle and vegetables. They sell cattle at auctions and also direct-to-consumer beef, … View >>

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2026 Recipient: Valleytown Farm

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Valleytown Farm Square Bale Improvement Grant Award: $10,000 Valleytown Farm supplies square hay bales to a niche market made up of horse and small animal owners. Their business has grown over the past few years from 450 bales on six acres … View >>

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2026 Recipient: Moore Natural Farm

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Moore Natural Farm Expand to Commercial Hay Production and Improve Forage Quality Grant Award: $10,000 In October 2025, Moore Natural Farm sold their beef cattle herd to improve time management and reduce operating costs. After years of producing hay for on-farm … View >>