21st Century Farmers’ Markets Program

Organization:

The Leaflight, Inc.

Amount:

$49,900.88

Program Area:

Open Grants Program

County of Applicant:

Orange

Year:

2007

Description:

The purpose of this Golden LEAF grant is to provide credit and debit card capability to 5-7 farmers’ markets in tobacco dependent and/or economically distressed counties, increasing sales opportunities for farmers. The project will also allow customers to use food stamp EBT cards at participating farmers’ markets.

Contact:

Mr. Robert A. SmithP.O. Box 16081Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27516(919) 619-8119

Areas Served:

Statewide

Any project more than a couple of years old may not reflect current Board priorities.
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