This grant funded North Carolina State University to research the use of peas as an alternative source of protein to feed livestock in North Carolina. The poultry and hog industries had expressed interest in the program. Peas could be produced over the winter months and could be followed by full-season soybeans, corn, or cotton. The net income from peas also compared favorably to other winter crops grown in the state. The project included three field experiments: a pea variety trial, a pea planting date trial, and a pea seeding rate trial. Golden LEAF funds were used for personnel, supplies, travel, and other costs associated with conducting the research and sharing the results with North Carolina farmers.
