Establishment of Flounder Farming in North Carolina: Technology Transfer for a New Agribusiness

Organization:

North Carolina State University

Amount:

$168,020.91

Program Area:

Open Grants Program

County of Applicant:

Wake

Year:

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.

Contact:

Mr. Harry Daniels2601 Wolf Village WayAdmin Services III, Suite 240Raleigh, North Carolina 27695-7514(919) 513-1981

Areas Served:

Region

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