Project Branch Out/Mayland Regional Forestry & Horticulture Center

Organization:

EnergyXchange

Amount:

$150,000.00

Program Area:

Open Grants Program

County of Applicant:

Yancey

Year:

2002

Description:

The purpose of this Golden LEAF grant is to expand native shrubbery production in northwestern North Carolina from 4 to 7 counties and to carry out practical research in the development of new cash crops. Funds from this grant will be used to provide assistance to growers in the beginning stages of native shrubbery production, support an apprenticeship program, hire a greenhouse technician, and to purchase equipment for the Avery County Greenhouse.

Contact:

Mr. Terry Woodruff66 EnergyXchange DriveBurnsville, North Carolina 28714(828) 297-5805

Areas Served:

Alleghany/Ashe/Avery/Mitchell/Watauga/Yancey

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