WNC Agricultural Options Program (a.k.a., WNC AgOptions)

by | May 22, 2022

WNC Communities is requesting $735,000 over three years from the NCTTFC to continue to expand the WNC AgOptions program. These funds will provide at least 100 new demonstration grants over three years to help family farmers in Western NC diversify and expand their...

Energy Conservation Program (E-CAP)

by | May 22, 2022

NCTTFC cost-share assistance will provide 25% cost-share grants to WNC farmers for energy efficiency or renewable energy projects that increase agricultural output and/or decrease energy costs. The program will become a cornerstone of our current energy outreach...

Growing TRACTOR Farmers and Supporters

by | May 22, 2022

This project will provide for a Farm Manager/Food Safety Officer that will work with growers over seven WNC Counties to expand their production and meet all food safety regulations for the growing demand for local produce. Many of these farmers are former tobacco...

Safety Improvements & Enhancements for WNC RLC

by | May 22, 2022

The WNC Regional Livestock Center LLC has been serving livestock producers in the westernmost counties of North Carolina since 2011. This project will implement safety improvements and enhancements for this regional market located in Haywood County. Plans are to...

WNC Agricultural Options Program (a.k.a., WNC AgOptions)

by | May 22, 2022

This is a three years project to continue and expand the WNC AgOptions program. These funds will provide at least 100 new demonstration grants over three years to help family farmers in Western North Carolina diversify and expand their farming operations and replace...