This grant will assist the NC Department of Agriculture with the construction of a multipurpose building at the Southeastern NC Agricultural Center that will be used for a variety of trade show, equine and livestock events. When completed, this Pavilion is positioned to serve as an economic catalyst for the region. Newly-generated activity from booked shows and market traffic will benefit on-farm job creation and retention and investment by stimulating market demand for local products. Golden LEAF funds will leverage $3.7 million in state funds and will be used to assist with the construction of the pavilion.
