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N.C. MarketReady Announces 2012 Equipment Funding Cycle for Agricultural Operations
The North Carolina Value-Added Cost Share (NCVACS) program is now accepting applications for the 2012 equipment cost share funding cycle. The program provides up to $50,000 to agricultural producers and processors seeking to purchase specialized equipment to start or grow a value-added operation.
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PHHI Receives Grand Challenges Explorations Funding
The Plants for Human Health Institute will receive $100,000 in funding through an initiative created by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. With the grant, Dr. Mary Ann Lila and her team will work to introduce a new functional food technology into malnourished African communities.
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N.C. MarketReady Awards 2011 Equipment Cost Share
The North Carolina Value-Added Cost Share (NCVACS) program, administered by N.C. MarketReady at the N.C. Research Campus, recently selected 12 agricultural operations to receive nearly $170,000 in funding for value-added equipment purchases.
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Breakthrough Technology for Functional Food to be Showcased
Nearly 100 scientists from around the globe will gather at the 6th International Workshop on Anthocyanins, September 11–14, at the N.C. Research Campus. Anthocyanins are bioactive compounds that are found in blue, red or purple fruits and vegetables.
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Governor’s Announcement Expands N.C. Value-Added Cost Share Program
Gov. Beverly Perdue announced a package of programs, the Family Farm Innovation Fund, to help North Carolina farmers rebound from the recession. The N.C. Value-Added Cost Share program (NCVACS), administered by N.C. MarketReady, will receive $150,000 to expand.
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The Produce Lady Offers Tips, Recipes for National Farmers Market Week
National Farmers Market Week runs August 7 through August 13 this year, and The Produce Lady, a program of N.C. State University at the N.C. Research Campus in Kannapolis, is encouraging North Carolinians to visit their local farmers markets and support the state’s leading industry.
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Kannapolis Scholars Hosting Childhood Obesity Conference
The Kannapolis Scholars are hosting a one-day conference at the N.C. Research Campus to tackle the challenges of childhood obesity.
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Program Helps N.C. Farmers and Businesses Expand
The N.C. Value-Added Cost Share Program (NCVACS) will distribute nearly $400,000 among at least a dozen agricultural producers in North Carolina this year to help grow their operations.
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Institute Director Mentors Kenan Fellow
Jeff Walter will travel to Alaskan berry fields and work at the N.C. Research Campus with Dr. Mary Ann Lila as part of the program.
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N.C. State Scientist to Share Berry Discoveries at Global Health Conference
Dr. Mary Ann Lila, director of N.C. State University’s Plants for Human Health Institute at the N.C. Research Campus in Kannapolis, will reveal research findings on berries and their impact on human health during the 2011 Berry Health Benefits Symposium.
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PHHI Adds Two Scientists at the N.C. Research Campus
The Plants for Human Health Institute will add two more scientists to its faculty in the summer of 2011. Dr. Slavko Komarnytsky and Dr. Xu Li will research fruits and vegetables and their impact on human health.
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N.C. Value-Added Cost Share Program Seeks Equipment Applicants
The North Carolina Value-Added Cost Share (NCVACS) program is now accepting applications for the 2011 Equipment cost share funding cycle.
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Strawberry Battle Crowns Grand Prize Winner
Three Johnson & Wales University students put their skills to the test for a second time in the championship strawberry cook-off competition sponsored by the N.C. Strawberry Project, with the winner earning a $1,000 scholarship.
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N.C. State Receives Cabbage Germplasm Collection from Monsanto
Having recently received an extensive cabbage germplasm collection for its research program, N.C. State University’s Plants for Human Health Institute plans to breed better varieties of cabbage for N.C. growers and consumers at the N.C. Research Campus.
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N.C. State University Researcher Collaborates with Davidson College Students in Blueberry Genome Sequencing Project
Dr. Allan Brown is leading the effort to sequence the blueberry genome, but he has a little help from seven Davidson College undergraduates.