Project Branch Out – Profit From Our Native Plants

Organization:

EnergyXchange

Amount:

$150,000.00

Program Area:

Open Grants Program

County of Applicant:

Yancey

Year:

2001

Description:

Funding will be used to continue the project of cultivating plants that have been historically only grown in the wild by expanding greenhouse capacity at the Avery County Landfill site. Project Branch Out provides growers with seedlings grown in the landfill gas heated greenhouses, technical support on growing the plants, and assistance connecting with market outlets.

Contact:

Mr. Terry Woodruff66 EnergyXchange DriveBurnsville, North Carolina 28714(828) 675-5541

Areas Served:

Avery

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