NC rural farm vets encouraged to apply for agriculture grants

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — North Carolina’s General Assembly is looking to help veterinarians that work on large animals to relieve the stress that comes with the job.

They’re doing this by offering up to $25,000 in a grant for those who help cows, pigs and other animals that most vets don’t typically see. Any vet that sees large animals for at least thirty percent of their time and who practices in a county with under 100,000 people is welcome to apply.

Robert Hosford from the Agriculture Finance Authority said that they’re looking to select people who are trying to relieve student debt, are looking to upgrade their facilities or for anything that might be helpful for their rural community.

“We hope that it keeps them in business. We hope that it alleviates some financial stress. And we hope that the General Assembly we carry out their mission, and that is to give a little bit of relief to a very difficult lifestyle. It’s hard being a large animal veterinarian.” said Hosford.

Some of those challenges include getting injured on the job and being on call 24/7. People have until August 16, to apply on the North Carolina Department of Agriculture website .

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WNCT.