2019 Grant Cycle Now Open

We are now accepting applications for the 2019 grant cycle.

Click HERE for more information.

2019 Grant Informational Sessions

You are invited and encouraged to attend an informational meeting about the WNC AgOptions grant program for growers and producers in 2019. Representatives from the WNC AgOptions program will be present to discuss the program, go over the 2019 application time line and answer questions.

CLICK HERE FOR INFO ON OCT 19 SESSION in SHELBY (CLEVELAND COUNTY)

In February 2018 the WNC Agricultural Options program awarded 43 farm businesses grants totaling $229,000 to assist in farm diversification and expansion.

Nine of the farm business received $3,000, one received $4,000 and 33 received $6,000. The N.C. Tobacco Trust Fund Commission is the exclusive financial supporter of WNC AgOptions, which aims to build sustainable farming communities in the mountain region by providing resources directly to 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.