Establishment of Flounder Farming in North Carolina: Technology Transfer for a New Agribusiness
Organization:
North Carolina State University
Amount:
168020.91
Program Area:
Open Grants Program
County of Applicant:
Wake
Year:
11/03/2005
Description:
The purpose of this Golden LEAF grant is to assist in the creation of the first southern flounder farms in the United States. The project will work with private aquaculture producers to provide one-on-one instruction in the design, set up, and operation of a hatchery system. Project leaders will also hold workshops to introduce the project to potential flounder growers throughout the state.