Piedmont Value-Added Shared-Use Food and Agricultural Processing Center

Organization:
County of Orange
Amount:
$250,000.00
Program Area:
Open Grants Program
County of Applicant:
Orange
Year:
2008
Description:

This Golden LEAF grant will help equip a regional value-added shared use food and agricultural processing facility to serve central NC. A feasibility study indicates that the facility will serve 16,214 farms in a 75-mile radius and generate more than $800,000 in revenue for local farmers. Orange County has dedicated a building in which to locate the center. Alamance, Chatham, and Durham Counties have also indicated their intent to support the operation of the Center.

Contact:
Dr. Noah N. Ranells131 W. Margaret Lane, Suite 205Hillsborough, North Carolina 27278(919) 245-2300
Areas Served:
Alamance/Chatham/Durham/Orange

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