The N.C. Specialty Crops Program – Focusing Our Efforts

Organization:

North Carolina State University

Amount:

$74,992.48

Program Area:

Open Grants Program

County of Applicant:

Wake

Year:

2004

Description:

The purpose of this Golden LEAF grant is to provide continued support for NCSU’s Specialty Crops Program. The project focuses on creating NC-specific production and marketing leaflets on all the crops and products the Program has studied to date; channels research and marketing efforts on crops and products with long-term economic viability; continues to hold field days and grower meetings statewide; and offers an intensive training course on specialty melon production and marketing. The program is designed to identify and develop new crops, products, and agricultural enterprises for North Carolina, and to provide that information to NC farmers.

Contact:

Ms. Karen A. Roddy2601 Wolf Village WayAdmin Services III, Suite 240Raleigh, North Carolina 27695-7514(252) 985-9868

Areas Served:

Statewide

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