The purpose of this Golden LEAF grant is to support the expansion of value-added production at the Crestwood Farms facility in Mocksville, North Carolina. The expansion will result in the direct creation of 103 new jobs and will increase volume at the plant for chicken raised by North Carolina farmers by 6 million pounds annually. Increased production will also support continued operations at affiliated poultry production facilities in North Carolina and assist with retention of 1,200 jobs. Golden LEAF funds will be used to purchase production equipment that will be leased to the company at fair market rates.