Project Branch Out/Mayland Regional Forestry & Horticulture Center
Organization:
EnergyXchange
Amount:
150000
Program Area:
Open Grants Program
County of Applicant:
Yancey
Year:
11/07/2002
Description:
The purpose of this Golden LEAF grant is to expand native shrubbery production in northwestern North Carolina from 4 to 7 counties and to carry out practical research in the development of new cash crops. Funds from this grant will be used to provide assistance to growers in the beginning stages of native shrubbery production, support an apprenticeship program, hire a greenhouse technician, and to purchase equipment for the Avery County Greenhouse.