Graham County Economic Diversification Program, Phase 3
Organization:
Yellow Creek Botanical Institute, Inc.
Amount:
100000
Program Area:
Open Grants Program
County of Applicant:
Graham
Year:
11/02/2001
Description:
The Yellow Creek Botanical Institute and its partners will develop a vertically integrated botanical products industry in WNC. Funds will be used to assist with the creation of a regional value added processor, develop a streamlined supply of bloodroot for the European market, and continue providing alternative agribusiness opportunities to the historically tobacco dependent region in and around Graham County. Program implementation will result in related industry development across the western region of the State.