2017 WNC AgOptions recipients announced

Recipients of 2017 farm grants reflect the growing strength of the diversified agricultural system in western North Carolina. WNC Agricultural Options awarded 35 farm businesses a total of $201,000 in $3,000 and $6,000 grants on Thursday at the Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center in Mills River. Farms are creating jobs in areas in great need of employment. Their premium goods are creating a reputation in other parts of the country. (read more)

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...

Trosly Farm among farm grant recipients

Amos and Kaci Nidiffer, owners of Trosly Farms in Elk Park, was one of the WNC AgOptions $6,000 gran...