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Golden LEAF supports agriculture projects as an economic development engine. Our grants for agriculture projects have supported the development of new crops, expanded markets for agriculture products, scientific research, training for farmers, cost-effective techniques and value-added agricultural enterprises.

Projects awarded in this priority area will gather data to support outcomes including:

  • Number of participants at agricultural trainings
  • New publications directed towards farmers
  • Monthly use of agricultural facilities that benefit farmers
  • As well as narrative outcomes including: jobs, revenue growth, new agricultural business formations, economic output, changes in agricultural practices; acres in production; new crops/products grown or produced; and other measures of agriculture projects.
Funding Opportunities for Agriculture Projects

Agriculture News

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Blue Ridge Community College breaks ground on automated greenhouse

On March 4, Golden LEAF President, Chief Executive Officer Scott T. Hamilton spoke at the groundbreaking of Blue Ridge Community College’s new automated greenhouse. In
March 27, 2024
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Agriculture industry receives boost through shared facilities and workforce training projects

Agriculture is a top industry in North Carolina. The mission of Golden LEAF is to increase economic opportunity in North Carolina’s rural, economically distressed, and
March 15, 2023
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North Carolina Food Innovation Lab growing food business in North Carolina

To capture more of the business involved in processing agricultural products and to further grow the state’s agricultural economy, a new pilot plant facility focused
November 9, 2022