New Market Opportunities for Farmers in North Carolina
Organization:
North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services – CAI
Amount:
70325.65
Program Area:
Open Grants Program
County of Applicant:
Wake
Year:
11/06/2008
Description:
This Golden LEAF grant will support efforts to develop hard wheat for bread production in North Carolina. The new crop will have added value for North Carolina farmers and provide millers and bakers with local sources of flour to meet growing demand for locally grown products. The project will also investigate the demand for North Carolina-grown hard wheat from commercial bakers in North Carolina.