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Vote to approve the submission of a $10,000 North Carolina State University AgVentures Community Grant application for the purchase of cattle handling equipment with a $2,555 county match
Abstract
Introduction & Background: NC AgVentures Farm Grant Program is an NC State Extension grant program that provides grants to NC family farms, and local non-profit community organizations to develop agricultural projects which will increase farm profits. This is a great opportunity for a North Carolina producer, with an established agricultural farm operation who is thinking of adding new crops, improving, or expanding their operation.
Discussion & Analysis: The Community Grant for local non-profit community organizations and government organizations that work with local farms. Some examples would include a Farmers Market that could use the funds to expand the market or purchase SNAP equipment for sales, a Livestock Association could use the award to purchase portable cattle handling equipment to be rented by farm members. The grant project should directly benefit 3 or more farms.
The Chatham County application would be for the purchase of cattle handling equipment, with $2,555 in matching county funds which will come from Cooperative Extension Livestock and be used as loan equipment for local cattle producers.
How does this relate to the Comprehensive Plan:
Budgetary Impact: $2,555
Recommendation/Motion: Motion to approve the submission of a $10,000 North Carolina State University AgVentures Community Grant application for the purchase of cattle handling equipment with a $2,555 county match.