Energy Crops for North Carolina, Phase II

Organization:

North Carolina State University

Amount:

$249,733.33

Program Area:

Open Grants Program

County of Applicant:

Wake

Year:

2006

Description:

This project will extend efforts to demonstrate the agronomic and economic viability of energy crops and their potential for biofuel and power production. The project will also encourage commercial processing of the crops through meetings with partners such as potential canola crushers, biodiesel and ethanol producers, and power generators. The project will continue work on canola, switchgrass, and hulless barley supported by prior Golden LEAF funding, and begin work with other feedstocks, including Bermudagrass and timber.

Contact:

Ms. Karen A. Roddy2601 Wolf Village WayAdmin Services III, Suite 240Raleigh, North Carolina 27695-7514(252) 985-9868

Areas Served:

Statewide

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