Improving Marketing Opportunities for North Carolina Peanuts Through Evaluation of Yield and Quality of New Varieties

Organization:

North Carolina Agricultural Foundation, Inc.

Amount:

$35,386.45

Program Area:

Open Grants Program

County of Applicant:

Wake

Year:

2006

Description:

This Golden LEAF grant will support work to identify superior runner-type peanuts suitable for North Carolina, evaluate processing quality of new varieties of peanuts, and provide marketing opportunities for new varieties of peanuts. Runner-type peanuts are used primarily in peanut butter and candy, and have not historically been grown in North Carolina.

Contact:

Ms. Kathy KennelCampus Box 7645Raleigh, North Carolina 27695-7645(919) 515-9259

Areas Served:

Region

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