NC AgVentures Grant Program

Across rural NC, many communities are locked in a downward economic spiral. This struggle is partly due to a changing economy and the downturn in tobacco. To compete in today’s global market, family farms must explore innovative strategies to improve the economics of...

NC Agventures Grant Program

The North Carolina Agricultural Foundation Inc. will continue the NC Agventures program on behalf of NC State Extension. The program will award cost-share grants to family farms for projects to diversify, expand or enhance their agricultural operations. The overall...

Elkin Farmers Market Expansion Project

The Town of Elkin’s Main Street Advisory Board will contract a local awning company to add approximately 1500 SF of extended coverage around three additional sides of the current farmers market shelter, using retractable awnings. The awnings will provide additional...