Haywood County high school seniors who have a serious commitment to community service and some degree of financial need can apply for scholarships through April 15.
Students must be graduating seniors currently enrolled in a Haywood County School, or enrolled in a two or four-year school and a resident of Haywood County, have a 2.5 GPA or better and plan to enroll in an approved post-secondary program (technical/community, junior college, or a four-year institution) studying some form of agriculture. Haywood County Farm Bureau members will have first priority.
Application forms can be picked up at the Haywood County Farm Bureau, 1520 Asheville Rd., in Waynesville. Applications must be submitted by April 15, 2025, and can be emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., delivered to the Haywood County Farm Bureau in person, or mailed to the Farm Bureau, attention Scholarship Committee Chair, at 1520 Asheville Road, Waynesville N.C. 28786.
Over the years I’ve done many articles talking about ‘ways to save’ on grocery shopping. Thankfully, being a cost-conscious shopper never goes out of fashion.
Here are 5 reminders on how to save money on your groceries:
Fact: There is currently NO “bioengineered” or “GMO” (genetically engineered/modified/edited) wheat being grown or sold for commercial use in the U.S.
With higher prices on eggs due to the bird flu (H5N1), many people may be changing up their breakfast proteins. Check the nutrition facts on packaged items for the protein amount per serving. Here are some other ways you can get protein for your breakfast meal:
It’s great to look for items at Ingles Markets from our local farmers and food makers, whether it’s a crunchy apple from Hendersonville or Waynesville, Sunburst trout from Haywood County, local milk from Milkco (supplied by local dairy farmers) or Big Bottom Milk company, an ice cream sandwich from Sunshine Sammie’s or a delicious popcorn mix from Poppy’s popcorn.
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