Grain Growers Cooperative: Alternative Markets for North Carolina Grain Growers

Organization:

North Carolina Agricultural Foundation, Inc.

Amount:

$300,000.00

Program Area:

Open Grants Program

County of Applicant:

Wake

Year:

2001

Description:

This grant is to support a range of activities designed to develop alternative grain crops or agricultural enterprises for NC grain and tobacco growers. Research will focus on developing high-value agricultural grain enterprises that may serve as alternatives to tobacco. Other research will be devoted to developing value-added processing facilities that have the promise of increasing farm profitability.

Contact:

Ms. Kathy B. KennelCampus Box 7645Raleigh, North Carolina 27695-7645(919) 515-9262

Areas Served:

Statewide

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