WNC AgOptions Grant Information Sessions

farmer holding baby goat

Since 2004, the WNC AgOptions grant program has supported small farm sustainability in western North Carolina by providing funding to family farms that are growing, diversifying, and increasing efficiencies.

Information sessions being held in August and September will provide an introduction to the program and discuss the application in detail. Potential applicants are encouraged to attend any session.

August September

Monday, August 10

4–6:00 p.m.
Mountain Horticultural Crops Research & Extension Ctr
455 Research Drive, Mills River

Tuesday, September 1

6–8:00 p.m.
Burke County Agricultural Building
130 Ammons Dr., Morganton

Wednesday, August 12

6–8:00 p.m.
Avery Community Center at Heritage Park
661 Vale Rd., Newland

Thursday, September 3

6–8:00 p.m.
Yancey County Senior Center
503 Medical Campus Dr., Burnsville

Monday, August 24

5:30-7:30 p.m.
Haywood County Cooperative Extension Center
589 Raccoon Rd., Waynesville

Wednesday, September 9

5:30–7:30 p.m.
Cleveland County Cooperative Extension Center
130 S. Post Rd., Suite 1, Shelby

Tuesday, August 25

6–8:00 p.m.
Macon County Cooperative Extension Center
193 Thomas Heights Rd., Franklin

Thursday, September 10

5:30–7:30 p.m.
Watauga County Ag Conference Center
252 Poplar Grove Rd., Boone

Wednesday, August 26

4–6:00 p.m.
Konehete Park
699 Connahetta Street, Murphy

 

Thursday, August 27

6–8:00 p.m.
Swain County Cooperative Extension Center
60 Almond School Rd., Bryson City