2019 GRANTEES ANNOUNCED

Diversifying farmers in western North Carolina are receiving support to offset the risk of expanding and trying new ventures. WNC Agricultural Options awarded 39 farm businesses a total of $216,000 in $3,000 and $6,000 grants on Thursday at the Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center in Mills River. Farm projects include a new meadery operation, the expansion of heirloom wheat and rye flour production and an agritourism endeavor that will create a new “Pizza Farm.” (CLICK FOR MORE)

2018 Grantee Mikell’s Farm Honey products at Biltmore Estate

Honey products from 2018 AgOptions grant recipient can now be found at the gift shops for the Biltmo...

Planned meadery for Marion gets $6,000 grant

The WNC Agricultural Options recently awarded grants to 35 farm-related businesses. One of these gra...

WNC AgOptions Awards $201,000 in Small Farm Grants, Three Recipients Operate in High Country

Awarded projects often have high potential for demonstration to other diversifying growers in the re...