Institute News

Jul 29, 2009

N.C. State Announces $1.2 Million Value-Added Cost Share Program to Help Farmers

The N.C. State University Program for Value-Added & Alternative Agriculture, in cooperation with the N.C. Tobacco Trust Fund Commission, announces the N.C. Value-Added Cost Share (NCVACS) program, which is designed to enhance rural economic development and strengthen farm families. This new $1.2 million effort is funded by the N.C. Tobacco Trust Fund Commission to support the development of value-added agricultural operations. 

Jun 23, 2009

N.C. State University Introduces Online Tools to Grow N.C. Farmers’ Businesses

The “Business Development Files,” for small- to mid-size farmers, offer step-by-step advice for those interested in building or expanding an agricultural business. This resource consists of seven files, or steps, that each provide guidance on various aspects of developing an agricultural business, from estimating market potential to marketing and promotion. 

May 18, 2009

South Rowan High School Students Shadow N.C. State Staff at the Research Campus

Two South Rowan High School students are part of a new program that N.C. State University has implemented at the N.C. Research Campus to expose local teens to the many possibilities when it comes to the work world. The teens were selected to “shadow” or spend at least one and one-half hours each week for a semester with N.C. State faculty and staff at the campus. 

May 6, 2009

N.C. Tobacco Trust Fund Commission Helps Grow the Value-Added Web Site

The TTFC highlights the Program for Value-Added & Alternative Agriculture website in its May newsletter. The Produce Lady, fresh produce safety information and other resources are available on this site with the assistance of TTFC funding. 

Apr 22, 2009

Head of Program for Value-Added and Alternative Agriculture Featured in Growing Magazine

Dr. Blake Brown and the Program for Value-Added and Alternative Agriculture are highlighted in an article appearing in the March 2009 issue of Growing, a magazine serving agricultural industries. 

Apr 22, 2009

N.C. State University’s Team at the N.C. Research Campus Highlighted in the Kannapolis Citizen & Researcher

Meet N.C. State’s team at the N.C. Research Campus. The Kannapolis Citizen & Researcher introduces the Plants for Human Health Institute and the Program for Value-Added and Alternative Agriculture and their teams’ agricultural work to the community. 

Apr 20, 2009

Value-Added Program Featured

Our programs are featured in the winter issue of Perspectives Magazine. 

Apr 20, 2009

PowerPoint Presentations from Value-Added Producer Grant Workshops

A series of workshops were held across the state Dec. 8 - 11, 2008, to help producers understand how to apply for USDA-Rural Development’s Value-Added Producer Grant. 

Apr 20, 2009

The Produce Lady Airs on Almanac Gardener

Watch The Produce Lady on UNC-TV’S Almanac Gardener this spring. N.C. Cooperative Extension agent and local foods expert, Brenda Sutton, will appear on upcoming shows. The Produce Lady is made possible by a grant from the North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission. 

Apr 20, 2009

Message from the Director

Value-Added Team Relocates to North Carolina Research Campus at Kannapolis; Receives Recent Grants