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WNC Farmers Eligible for Funds |
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Awards totaling $675,000 over a three-year period will be granted to western NC farmers. The grant will be provided by the N.C. Tobacco Trust Fund Commission, which will partner with Rural Advancement Foundation International (RAFI) and the WNC Agricultural Options program to accept applications and monitor the recipients’ projects. Current and former tobacco growers are the primary audience for the program; however, any farmers living in tobacco dependent communities are eligible. |
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North Carolina vegetable growers carry on the Cherokee Tradition |
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Harold Long is full-blooded Cherokee Indian and proud of his heritage. Through his well-known Cherokee pottery and his extensive traditional Cherokee vegetable varieties, Long is doing his part to carry on Cherokee traditions. - Southeast Farm Press, Wednesday, December 3, 2008
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Four Local Farms Win Grant Money From AgOptions |
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Four Jackson County farms have been awarded AgOptions grants to expand and diversify their operations. Vera Guise, Mike Creason, George Frady and Doug and Renee Lambrecht were awarded the funds earlier this month. The awards range from $2,500 to $5,000. - Sylva Herald, October 23, 2008
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Tar Heel Growers find Niche with Organics |
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Amanda Sizemore grew up on a dairy farm in Fletcher, N.C. After graduating with a degree in horticulture from Clemson University, she set out on a career of helping farmers, first with the USDA, then the North Carolina State University Cooperative Extension System. - Southeast Farm Press, Wednesday, August 20, 2008
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Local Farmers Revive Sorghum-Syrup Production |
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Sorghum syrup once flowed like creek water in the Southern Appalachians, and there are signs that this ultimate “slow food” may be flowing again. With help from the state, several local farmers have revved up production of the rich, old-fashioned syrup. - Mountain Xpress, August 15, 2008
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Cleaning up land: Goats fill unique niche in plant control |
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When Ron and Cheryl Searcy returned to their family farm near Horse Shoe, N.C., they had a number of crop and livestock options in mind - none of them involved goats. - Southeast Farm Press, Wednesday, November 5, 2008
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Recovering from drought: Restoring stream banks a big step |
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Western North Carolina was among the Southeast's hardest hit areas by drought in 2006-2007. Thanks to some forward thinking stream restoration work the rains that have somewhat alleviated the drought didn't go to waste. - Farm Press, Wednesday, October 1, 2008
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Good News
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“This program has been a blessing and an education. I had no idea of any resources other than the few farmers in the area. The resources provided by this grant have been excellent!"
"This grant has allowed me to transition from small-scale 'hobby' farming to a production/income producing level. I have been able to turn overgrown unused land into pasture for my goat production.”
Andrew Jones, 2008 Grant Recipient
- Clay County
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Area Farmers Get Grants for New Ventures |
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The Western North Carolina Agricultural Options Program recently awarded $5,000 to 23 area farmers and $2,500 to 14 farmers who are diversifying or expanding their operations. The grants offer incentive for farmers to try new ventures -- encouraging the sustainability of their operation, as well as demonstrating new methods to the larger agriculture community. Published March 2008 |
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