WNC AgOptions builds sustainable farming communities in our mountain region by providing cash grants directly to farmers who are diversifying or expanding, with the goal of preserving mountain farmland by supporting the longevity of farm enterprises. Priority is given to farmers with tobacco history. In 2026, grants of $10,000 are available to farmers located within a ...| jackson.ces.ncsu.edu
Aspiring food truck owners and mobile food entrepreneurs are invited to take their business dreams to the next level at the upcoming Food Truck Boot Camp, hosted by the Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) EmPOWERing Mountain Food Systems (EMFS) project in collaboration with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Division of Commerce. The ...| jackson.ces.ncsu.edu