Application Due Dec. 13

Download the 2014 grant application in Word or PDF.

WNC AgOptions’ 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 December 13 to submit an application for a $3,000 or $6,000 grant. Read the news release.

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2013 Recipient Spotlight

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In January 2013 the WNC Agricultural Options Program awarded three community groups and 28 farmers grants totaling $148,500 to assist them in farm diversification and joint marketing, processing and distribution efforts.

Six of the farm businesses received $3,000, one received $4,500 and 21 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 2013 recipients.

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