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STREET ADDRESS Buncombe County 94 Coxe Avenue Asheville, NC 28801 (828) 255-5522 Phone (828) 255-5202 Fax Map & Mailing Information 
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Buncombe County Small Farms Initiative
More and more farmers have been sharing with our agents their desire to continue farming, as well as the challenges they are facing in doing so. Farmers are desperately looking for ways to increase their income so they can keep their operation viable and their land preserved. Support given by our Buncombe County Commissioners and County Management has allowed the Cooperative Extension to develop a Small Farms Initiative program to aggressively work towards helping both seasoned and new farmers through: Recently, Melinda Roberts joined our staff as the Small Farms Agricultural Agent, the position previously held by Jean Harrison. Melinda is new to Cooperative Extension, but not to this region. She was born and raised in Statesville NC, growing up on a small farm that was dependent upon income derived from ‘Buy Local’ programs. Her educational background also lies in Western North Carolina, spanning Haywood Community College, Western Carolina University and Appalachian State University. Please contact Melinda for additional information or questions. Melinda Roberts Extension Agent, Agriculture – Small Farms NC Cooperative Extension Buncombe County Center 94 Coxe Avenue Asheville, NC 28801-3620 (828) 255-5522 (828)255-5202 (FAX)
Current Grant Opportunities
Western NC Farmers Eligible for Funds
Awards totaling $675,000 over a three-year period will be granted to Western North Carolina farmers. Buncombe County Small Farms Initiative Newsletters
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