Buy Haywood: Connecting Farmers and Chefs

Organization:

Haywood County Economic Development Commission

Amount:

$14,989.70

Program Area:

Local Foods Initiative

County of Applicant:

Haywood

Year:

2010

Description:

A statewide feasibility study conducted on behalf of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services identified a demand for a small scale shared use poultry and rabbit processing facility in western North Carolina. Access to such a facility will allow farmers to produce quantities that exceed on-farm slaughter limits currently established by state regulation and to reach additional markets such as grocers and restaurants, which are able to charge a premium for locally produced products. There is existing demand for processing 30,000 head of animals from 30 farms in at least fifteen counties. Additional production by regional farms is expected once the facility is operational. By the third year of operations, the facility is expected to generate over $400,000 per year in revenues for farms.

Contact:

Mr. George D. Ivey144 Industrial Park DriveWaynesville, North Carolina 28786(828) 712-6474

Areas Served:

Haywood

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