Building Economically Viable Small, Limited Resource, And/or Minority Owned/Operated Beef Cattle Farms in the NC Piedmont and Mountains
Organization:
North Carolina Foundation for Soil and Water Conservation, Inc.
Amount:
46324.55
Program Area:
Open Grants Program
County of Applicant:
Wake
Year:
11/02/2006
Description:
This project will provide no-tillage planters to small, limited resource, and/or minority owned and operated beef cattle farms in the Burke, Cabarrus, and Polk Soil and Water Conservation Districts. The planters will be used to improve pastures, reintroduce low maintenance native grass species, and establish wildlife food plots. The improvements will provide additional income through increased beef production and create the opportunity for additional income through the sale of hunting rights.