2004 Program – WNC AgOptions

WNC Agricultural Options is now accepting grant applications from farmers diversifying or expanding their businesses. With funding from the N.C. Tobacco Trust Fund Commission, WNC AgOptions is distributing a total of $216,000 to western North Carolina farmers in 2021. The... Read more →

2021 Request for Proposals — Issued Sept. 1, 2020

INFORMATIONAL VIDEO To watch an hour-long information presentation, click below. RECORDED PRESENTATION IMPORTANT DATES INTENT TO APPLY DEADLINE: October 23, 2020 APPLICATIONS DUE: November 20, 2020 (noon deadline if submitted by email) DOWNLOAD APPLICATION Download in WORD ... Read more →

2020 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 40 farm businesses a total of $216,000 in $3,000 and $6,000 grants. Funded projects include one of... Read more →

Grants for diversifying farms in 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 1, 2020 Contact: Jennifer Ferre, (828) 252-4783, admin@wncagoptions.org; jenniferferre@wnccommunities.org Or the local N.C. Cooperative Extension Agent Grants for diversifying farms in 2021 WNC AgOptions intent to apply deadline Oct. 23; Application deadline Nov. 20. ASHEVILLE, N.C.... Read more →

2021 Request for Proposals — Issued Sept. 1, 2020

2021 Grant Application GUIDELINES

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... Read more →