Tobacco Entrepreneurial Transition Project

Organization:

Forsyth Technical Community College

Amount:

$90,000.00

Program Area:

Open Grants Program

County of Applicant:

Forsyth

Year:

2003

Description:

The purpose of this Golden LEAF grant is to support Forsyth Technical Community College’s small business development efforts in Stokes County. The project will (1) assist tobacco farmers in the planning and evaluation of value-added agricultural enterprises and crop diversification opportunities and (2) develop, in collaboration with NC REAL Enterprises, agriculturally-focused entrepreneurial training modules for tobacco dependent communities. The college will collaborate with Stokes County Agriculture Extension and Economic Development offices to implement this program.

Contact:

Mrs. Daphne T. Lewis2100 Silas Creek ParkwayWinston-Salem, North Carolina 27103(704) 216-3463

Areas Served:

Forsyth/Stokes

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