From Fields to Flowers: An Accelerated Training Program

Organization:

Johnston Community College

Amount:

$100,000.00

Program Area:

Open Grants Program

County of Applicant:

Johnston

Description:

The purpose of this Golden LEAF grant is to support “From Fields to Flowers,” an accelerated training program for farmers and others who wish to transition into alternative agriculture enterprises. The program will offer job training for the nursery, greenhouse and landscaping trades; entrepreneurial training; and, an educational Certificate in Landscape Gardening. Funding through this grant will be used for instruction and materials.

Contact:

Ms. Lin Frye 245 College Road PO Box 2350 (27577) Smithfield, North Carolina 27565 (919) 209-2052

Areas Served:

Wake, Nash, Edgecombe, Pitt, Greene, Wayne, Duplin, Lee, Sampson, Harnett, Franklin, Johnston