2019 Program
In February 2019 the WNC Agricultural Options program awarded 39 farm businesses grants totaling $216,000 to assist in farm diversification and expansion.
Six of the farm businesses received $3,000, 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.
Click here to see a list of the 2019 recipients.
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.
The ultimate goal of WNC AgOptions is to protect mountain farmland by assisting the longevity of farm enterprises.
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2019 Program
Click here to see a list of the 2019 recipients. 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. The ultimate goal of WNC … View >>
Grants for Diversifying Farms
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 9, 2019 Contact: Jennifer Ferre, (828) 252-4783, admin@wncagoptions.org; jenniferferre@wnccommunities.org Or the local N.C. Cooperative Extension Agent Grants for Diversifying Farms WNC AgOptions intent to apply deadline Oct. 14, 2019; Application deadline Nov. 15, 2019. ASHEVILLE, N.C. … View >>
Grant Cycle CLOSED for 2020
The application deadline for 2020 submittals has passed. If you missed the opportunity to apply for 2020, please check back in late summer 2020 for information about the 2021 cycle.