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New Community Grant Opportunity

December 31, 2010 by webadmin

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 3, 2010 Contact: Megan Riley, WNC AgOptions, (828) 333-4151, info@wncagoptions.org or your local Cooperative Extension Center. Grants to Boost Local Agriculture System WNC AgOptions application deadline November 22 MARSHALL — WNC Agricultural Options is introducing a … View >>

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2010 Farm Diversification Projects

January 6, 2010 by webadmin

WNC AgOptions Awards 2010 Farm Diversification Projects Grants for local farm product sales, pioneering ventures, and alternative markets The WNC Agricultural Options Program awarded 42 farmers seed grants totaling $225,000 last month to assist them in completing farm diversification … View >>

2004 Program | Press Releases

AgOptions Economic Impact 2004-05

April 26, 2004 by webadmin

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2004 Recipient Topics Test

March 28, 2004 by webadmin

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2004 Recipients Test

March 28, 2004 by webadmin

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2004 County: Test

March 28, 2004 by webadmin

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2021 Grant Cycle CLOSED

The 2021 WNC AgOptions grant cycle is closed. Please check back in early February for the list of the 2021 grantees! 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 →

2019 Dinner

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... Read more →

2021 Grant Cycle CLOSED

The 2021 WNC AgOptions grant cycle is closed. Please check back in early February for the list of the 2021 grantees! Read more →

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 →

Informational Session Tuesday, September 08, 2020

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... Read more →