Cumberland County to Launch New Aid Program for Farmers
Cumberland County is rolling out a new Agricultural Business Assistance Program aimed at helping local farmers and producers recover from recent economic strain—and the county is inviting eligible business owners to a public training session in January to learn how to apply. The program is funded through American Rescue Plan (ARP) “freed‑up capacity” dollars, a…
Column: Clifton McNeill Jr. becomes 59th inductee into Cumberland County Agricultural Hall of Fame
McNeill has been described as a farmer of wise counsel and integrity, and always putting others before himself.
Sustaining local farmers with creative ARPA funds application
Linda Brittain was setting up her stand at the Mills River Farm Market one Saturday morning when she saw a little boy pick up a stone from the ground and hand it to her. He was trying …
