Enhancing Economic Opportunities of Tobacco Impacted Communities Through Alternative Agricultural Enterprises and Business Management

Organization:

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

Amount:

$229,985.73

Program Area:

Open Grants Program

County of Applicant:

Guilford

Year:

2000

Description:

The purpose of this grant is to train farmers to grow and market organic medicinal herbs, to form a North Piedmont Herb Growers Association, and to assist farmers with goat-meat production.

Contact:

Dr. N. Radhakrishnan1601 East Market StreetGreensboro, North Carolina 27411(336) 334-7995

Areas Served:

Statewide

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