Sustainable Agricultural Solutions Manufactured From Negative-Value Waste Resources

Organization:

North Carolina Agricultural Foundation, Inc.

Amount:

$200,000.00

Program Area:

Open Grants Program

County of Applicant:

Wake

Year:

2001

Description:

This grant will be used to support further research and product development by Novovita, Inc., of a paper-like material, manufactured from poultry wastes, to be used as crop cover, bedding, and fertilizer. Farmers will benefit from the project by being able to grow high-value crops using cost-efficient and environmentally friendly growing techniques and/ or by starting small-scale poultry operations without the larger acreage now required for waste management.

Contact:

Ms. Kathy B. KennelCampus Box 7645Raleigh, North Carolina 27695-7645(919) 515-9262

Areas Served:

Statewide

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