Enhancing Economic Opportunities of Tobacco Impacted Communities Through Alternative Agricultural Enterprises and Business Management

Organization:

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

Amount:

$229,985.73

Program Area:

Open Grants Program

County of Applicant:

Guilford

Description:

The purpose of this grant is to train farmers to grow and market organic medicinal herbs, to form a North Piedmont Herb Growers Association, and to assist farmers with goat-meat production.

Contact:

Dr. N. Radhakrishnan 1601 East Market Street Greensboro, North Carolina 27411 (336) 334-7995

Areas Served:

Statewide