Townsend Growers Financial Advocacy

Organization:

Rural Advancement Foundation International-USA (RAFI-USA)

Amount:

$45,750.00

Program Area:

Open Grants Program

County of Applicant:

Chatham

Year:

2011

Description:

The purpose of this grant is to allow RAFI to hire a full-time farm advocate to provide financial counseling to 30-40 contract poultry farmers that have been affected by the closure of the Townsends poultry processing facilities in Siler City and Mocksville. RAFI will offer in depth financial assistance to farmers and their families and help them work with creditors to restructure financial obligations or otherwise resolve financial challenges resulting from the loss of production contracts.

Contact:

Mr. Scott MarlowP.O. Box 640Pittsboro, North Carolina 27312(919) 542-1396

Areas Served:

Statewide

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