Farm grants awarded

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; 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 unique to region. Read the news release.


Apply for 2016

WNC AgOptions is not accepting grant applications at this time. Please check back this summer for details about the 2016 application cycle.

 


2015_farm_exp_lg2015_counties_in_ncIn February 2015 the WNC Agricultural Options program awarded 31 farm businesses grants totaling $168,000 to assist in farm diversification and expansion.

Six of the farm businesses received $3,000 and 25 received $6,000. Projects increase the economic sustainability of farm businesses as well as provide demonstration to other transitioning farmers.

Read the news release!

Mission of WNC AgOptions: Building sustainable farming communities in our mountain region by providing resources directly to farmers who are diversifying or expanding their operations.

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The ultimate goal of WNC AgOptions is to protect mountain farmland by assisting the longevity of farm enterprises.

Click here to see a list of the 2015 recipients.

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