Innovative programs to improve the quality of life for rural communities and enhance the economy of the agriculture sector.
In 2020, WNC Communities awarded twelve students from across our mountain region a total of $11,500 for college. Each student received between $500 – $1000 through the George H.V. Cecil Journey Scholarship program. Additionally,...
To honor the eighteen years of selfless service George Cecil dedicated to the Journey Scholarship, we have renamed the program in his honor. Mr. Cecil was the founder of the program, which is designed...
WNC Communities has helped get food boxes to communities across Western North Carolina since the inception of the Farmers to Families USDA program in 2020. We are finishing up Round 5 of the program. ...
This is the time of year that we typically send out our notice for the Agricultural Hall of Fame applications. This year, however, our Ag Hall of Fame Committee has decided to pause our...
The Buncombe County Soil & Water Conservation Board of District Supervisors are pleased to announce a new annual student scholarship opportunity. The Buncombe Soil & Water Conservation District Student Scholarship is available to Buncombe...
North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Press Release RALEIGH — Two of North Carolina’s longest-serving and most respected statewide elected leaders will serve as new co-chairs of the N.C. Coalition for Global...
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