Development of a Farmer’s Market in Rockingham County

Organization:

Office of Sponsored Research

Amount:

$63,450.00

Program Area:

Open Grants Program

County of Applicant:

Rockingham

Year:

2000

Description:

The purpose of this grant is to create a Farmer’s Market on the Chinqua-Penn Plantation. The market would serve the area farmers, citizens and students and function as a retail outlet for farm commodities. It will also be used to educate citizens and students on the necessity of farms and also function as a productive teaching tool for higher education.

Contact:

Mr. Joe FrenchCampus Box 7514Raleigh, North Carolina 27695-7514(336) 349-8347

Areas Served:

Rockingham

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