Improving Market Opportunities for North Carolina with Locally Grown Hops through Evaluation of Yield and Quality

Organization:

North Carolina State University

Amount:

$28,225.23

Program Area:

Open Grants Program

County of Applicant:

Wake

Year:

2009

Description:

The purpose of this Golden LEAF grant is to support research that will help North Carolina farmers meet the growing demand for locally grown hops by evaluating the best performing hop cultivars, identifying promising areas for hop production, and analyzing key issues related to nutrition and disease and pest control. If they can be grown successfully in North Carolina, hops may provide a high value crop for North Carolina farmers.

Contact:

Mr. Matt K. Ronning2601 Wolf Village WayAdmin Services III, Suite 240Raleigh, North Carolina 27695-7514(919) 513-1981

Areas Served:

Statewide

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