WNC AgOptions announces 2018 awardees
Grants for mountain farm diversification awarded
Diversifying farmers in western North Carolina are receiving support to offset the risk of expanding and trying new ventures. WNC Agricultural Options awarded 43 farm businesses a total of $229,000 in $3,000, $4000 and $6,000 grants on Thursday at the Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center in Mills River. Farm projects include the implementation of a specialty planting device called a “Paper Pot Transplanter,” a Grade A sheep dairy, and an innovative irrigation project.
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Mission of WNC AgOptions
To build sustainable farming communities in our mountain region by providing resources directly to farmers who are diversifying or expanding their operations.
