Western NC farms, schools and food bank take hit from Trump administration funding cuts
There’s nobody that should be against helping local farmers feed local kids,” said Hickory Nut Gap Farm CEO and co-founder ...
Months after Helene, NC farmers still struggle – but help is arriving by the truckload
Food waste from the Triangle, turned into compost, is helping western North Carolina farmers rebuild soil lost to Hurricane ...
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This Western NC town was named one of the best for a weekend visit: Here's why
WorldAtlas writers placed this Western N.C. town on a list of nine N.C. locations perfect for weekend getaways.
Stein approves $535M in Helene relief aimed at rebuilding western North Carolina
More than half a billion dollars in new relief aid is heading to western North Carolina — a cash injection expected to boost ...
Western NC food banks, pantries in Helene-ravaged communities see federal funding cuts
North Carolina was poised to receive more than $11.4 million in funding through the LFPA program, according to MANNA’s ...
Budget cuts hit program that buys food from local farmers to feed the needy
A hefty budget reduction at the Department of Agriculture as a result of Trump administration policy could soon have a very real impact on Haywood County farmers. Last week, the USDA announced it ...
Gov. Stein signs Helene recovery package for Western NC after deal in legislature
The deal also allocates over $200 million to ongoing recovery efforts in Eastern North Carolina following Hurricanes Matthew ...
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A frozen clean energy program leaves rural businesses in the lurch
The USDA's Rural Energy for America Program has given small, rural businesses $1.3 billion in funding for renewable energy ...
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Western NC farms, schools and food bank take hit from Trump administration funding cuts
The funding cuts also come as many local farms are recovering from Tropical Storm Helene, which pummeled Western North Carolina in September, destroying MANNA's warehouse and causing nearly $4 ...