Western North Carolina Flower Farm Receives AgOptions Grant

April 23, 2020 Dan Brown, The Highlander

Diversifying farmers in Western North Carolina are receiving support to offset the risk of expanding and trying new ventures. WNC Agricultural Options awarded 40 farm businesses a total of $ 216,000 in $ 3,000 and $ 6,000 grants. Macon County farm business The Flower Company recently received a grant to increase production of specialty cut flowers.