“Farm Fresh North Carolina”

Organization:

The University of North Carolina Press

Amount:

$23,060.00

Program Area:

Local Foods Initiative

County of Applicant:

Orange

Year:

2010

Description:

The purpose of this grant is to support UNC Press’s production of a travel guide titled Farm Fresh North Carolina that will list 500 NC farms and local food producers. The author of the guide is a seasoned travel writer. It is anticipated that the guide will encourage visits to businesses featured in the guide, leading to sales of local foods and products. The Press expects that the economic impact of the guide could exceed $750,000.

Contact:

Ms. Elaine Maisner116 South Boundary StreetChapel Hill, North Carolina 27514(919) 966-3561

Areas Served:

Statewide

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