Greenhouse Production of Certified Sweet Potato Plants for North Carolina Growers

Organization:

North Carolina State University

Amount:

$200,000.00

Program Area:

Open Grants Program

County of Applicant:

Wake

Year:

2016

Description:

This grant provides funding to North Carolina State University to increase its capacity to grow certified disease-free sweet potato plants to continue its support for the expansion of the sweet potato industry. Approximately 90% of all sweet potato plants grown in North Carolina originate in NCSU greenhouses. NCSU has outgrown the space available in the research greenhouses it currently uses to grow sweet potato plants for sale to certified seed growers. This project will construct at least 10,000 square feet of new greenhouse space dedicated to certified sweet potato plant production. Golden LEAF funds will be used for construction. NCSU receives support for ongoing operating costs of the program through the sale of sweet potato plants grown in the greenhouses.

Contact:

Dr. Eric L. Davis2601 Wolf Village WayAdmin Services III, Suite 240Raleigh, North Carolina 27695-7514(919) 515-7984

Areas Served:

Region

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