Recently, Golden LEAF President, Chief Executive Officer Scott T. Hamilton sat down with Dr. Paul Ulanch, Director of the NC Agtech Council, via Zoom and filmed an episode of Critical Conversations. In this series, Scott talks with professionals about economic development issues affecting the state.
Agriculture is the backbone of North Carolina’s economy. With over $111 billion in annual economic impact, it’s not just our largest industry, it’s the lifeblood of rural communities across the state. By supporting NC Ag Leads, Golden LEAF is investing in the long-term economic vitality of North Carolina. When agriculture thrives, rural North Carolina thrives.
North Carolina’s number one industry is agriculture and agribusiness. Golden LEAF focuses on agriculture as an economic development engine. One of the outcomes Golden LEAF measures in its agriculture priority is value-added agricultural enterprises.
Recently, Golden LEAF President, Chief Executive Officer Scott T. Hamilton sat down with the North Carolina Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler via Zoom and filmed an episode of Critical Conversations. In this series, Scott talks with professionals about economic development issues affecting the state.
The University of Mount Olive is building a new livestock/forage training facility that will provide research and educational opportunities for college students and the greater agricultural community.
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
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
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
Small, local farmers are connecting to new markets thanks to an expansion of the Working Landscapes Food Hub in Warren County. Golden LEAF awarded $200,000
The N.C. Plant Sciences Initiative (PSI) building dedication was held April 12, 2022. Since then, the PSI has added key personnel to help build the
