Source: MORGANTON NEWS HERALD, 9/1/20

 WNC Agricultural Options now is accepting grant applications from farmers diversifying or expanding their businesses. With funding from the N.C. Tobacco Trust Fund Commission, WNC AgOptions is distributing a total of $216,000 to western North Carolina farmers in 2021. The application deadline is Nov. 20. WNC AgOptions helps offset farmers' risk of trying new ventures and expanding their farms with $3,000 and $6,000 grants.

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