2021 Grantees
The 2021 WNC AgOptions Grantees have been announced! Check back soon for a press release and more information on this year’s recipients!
The 2021 WNC AgOptions Grantees have been announced! Check back soon for a press release and more information on this year’s recipients!
The 2021 WNC AgOptions grant cycle is closed. Please check back in early February for the list of the 2021 grantees!
2020 WNC AgOptions Informational Session via Zoom Tuesday, October 6, 2020 8 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. RSVP to agoptions@wnccommunities.org to get access information. You are invited to participate in an informational meeting about the WNC AgOptions grant program for growers … View >>
WNC Agricultural Options 2021 Application for Individual Farm Businesses GUIDELINES FOR APPLYING Thank you for your interest in the WNC Agricultural Options Program. WNC AgOptions builds sustainable farming communities in our mountain region by providing resources directly to farmers who … View >>
2020 WNC AgOptions Informational Session via Zoom Thursday, September 24, 2020 NOON – 1:30 p.m. RSVP to agoptions@wnccommunities.org to get access information. You are invited to participate in an informational meeting about the WNC AgOptions grant program for growers and … View >>
2020 WNC AgOptions Informational Session via Zoom Tuesday, September 08, 2020 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. RSVP to agoptions@wnccommunities.org to get access information. You are invited to participate in an informational meeting about the WNC AgOptions grant program for growers … View >>
Diversifying farmers in western North Carolina are receiving support to offset the risk of expanding and trying new ventures. WNC Agricultural Options awarded 40 farm businesses a total of $216,000 in $3,000 and $6,000 grants. Funded projects include one of … View >>
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, March 2, 2020 Contact: Jennifer Ferre, (828) 252-4783, admin@wncagoptions.org; Or the local N.C. Cooperative Extension Agriculture Agent Grant recipients reflect strength of WNC farmers WNC AgOptions grantees receive $216,000 in farm grants to expand … View >>
The Year-End Dinner was held on November 8th, 2019 at the Addison Farms Vineyard, a 2019 WNC AgOptions grantee.. Over 50 people were in attendance, including representation from 18 of the 39 projects, members of Cooperative Extension, WNC Communities and … View >>
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, February 11, 2019 Contact: Jennifer Ferre, (828) 252-4783, admin@wncagoptions.org; Or the local N.C. Cooperative Extension Agriculture Agent WNC AgOptions Announces 2019 Awardees MILLS RIVER, N.C.—Diversifying farmers in western North Carolina are receiving support to … View >>
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 … View >>
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 8, 2018 Contact: Jennifer Ferre, (828) 252-4783, admin@wncagoptions.org; Or the local N.C. Cooperative Extension Agriculture Agent Funding for farm grants for next three years WNC AgOptions intent to apply deadline Oct. 19; Application deadline Nov. 19. … View >>
The 2019 grant cycle has closed. Please check back here in February for a list of 2019 grantees. The 2020 cycle will launch in late summer/early fall.
Honey products from 2018 AgOptions grant recipient, Bee Naturally, can now be found at the gift shops for the Biltmore Estate and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Read the full article online at the McDowell News, Click Here
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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 Grant Award: $3,000, … View >>