Western North Carolina AgOptions

Notice of intent to apply is due by September 26, 2025.
WNC AgOptions is funded by the North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission and works in partnership with WNC Communities and N.C. Cooperative Extension. The program provides support to individual farmers/farms in 22 counties and areas of Western North Carolina that are diversifying or expanding their operations to increase farm income and encourage the sustainability of the farm businesses. WNC AgOptions awards grants to a variety of farm operations, including fruits and vegetables, livestock, nurseries, agritourism, beekeeping, and value-added processing. Farm businesses that add value and/or sell products that are made from items produced or grown on the applicant’s farm are eligible to apply. The award for 2026 is $10,000, with a match of at least $1,000 required.