Blue Ridge Food Ventures – A Shared-Use Value Added Food Processing Center

Organization:

WNC Regional Economic Development Commission (d/b/a Advantage West Economic Development Group)

Amount:

$225,000.00

Program Area:

Open Grants Program

County of Applicant:

Buncombe

Year:

2004

Description:

The purpose of this Golden LEAF grant is fund Phase II of Blue Ridge Food Ventures, a shared-use food processing center that serves farmers and food entrepreneurs throughout western North Carolina. The FDA-approved center provides facilities, training, and specialized services to its clientele to process, manufacture or otherwise add value to food and agricultural products. Phase II specifically includes securing technical and marketing assistance, facility upgrades and maintenance, and specialty processing equipment.

Contact:

Ms. Karen Hays134 Wright Brothers WayFletcher, North Carolina 28732(828) 687-7234

Areas Served:

Region

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