Innovative programs to improve the quality of life for rural communities and enhance the economy of the agriculture sector.
The 2020 Happy Hollow Award was awarded to Haywood County farmer, Howard Sorrells. Although the 2020 ceremony was postponed due to COVID-19, WNC Beef Cattle Commission chair Beverly Hargus presents the award to Mr....
WNC Regional Livestock Center will remain open for our weekly sales throughout this challenging time. However, for the safety of our customers and our employees we will enact some restrictions in accordance with the...
On Friday, August 21, 2020, George H. V. Cecil, a WNC Communities Lifetime Board Member, was given the Ambassador of Agriculture award by NC Commissioner of Agriculture, Steve Troxler. This award represents the highest ...
The WNC Regional Livestock Center has hit a major milestone, passing the $100 million mark for total livestock sales late last year. The market opened in 2011, after the closure of two livestock markets...
The 64 communities involved this year represent over 5,000 volunteers with an impressive 166,500 hours in outreach programs dedicated to education, health, conservation and events highlighting the mountain’s great art, craft, and music traditions,...
Jennifer Ferre, program coordinator, has been named as interim director for WNC Communities. Linda Lamp, who has served as Executive Director of WNC Communities for 13 years has accepted a position with the Southwestern...
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