Links to Selected Grant Partners & Publications

Click on the web links below and learn more about some of our partners and the current grant projects which the NC Tobacco Trust Fund Commission has funded.

DROUGHT - A Comprehensive Response to Aid NC Farmers - This link takes you to the online version of the mid-project booklet that shares the stories of NC farmers and how a TTFC grant has sustained their farming operation.

Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project     Learn how ASAP is helping western NC farmers market their products.               

Blue Ridge Food Ventures  This value-added food processing facility has helped many small business owners and their TTFC grant is utilized for a new winter CSA program.

AgCarolina Financial, Cape Fear Farm Credit, & Carolina Farm Credit  Farm families can learn business and financial skills designed to increase their farm's efficiency and increase income at Farm Credit University.

Carolina Farm Stewardship Assoc.    A major study on how to expand and market soft red, winter wheat is the focus of their TTFC grant..                        

Columbus County Farmers Market    This facility will soon add a honey extractor room and make market improvements for local farmer vendors.       

Conservation Trust of NC   A TTFC grant will aid this group in securing conservation easements on up to 10 NC farms.                                                                         

Lexington Farmers Market    A revitalized train depot hosts the farmer's market on Wednesdays and weekends.

Madison Farms  This cooperative for Madison farmers will make facility improvements with their TTFC grant.

Mars Hill College TTFC funds will help towards the planning costs of "The Inn at Mars Hill," a new conference and instructional center focusing on agriculture and local businesses.

Mountain Valleys Resource Conservation & Development  20 western NC farms will benefit from alternative energy systems aided by this grant.

Nash Area Farmers Market  A new open shelter, renovations and more parking are coming soon for the 16,000+  annual visitors!

Natural Capital Investment Fund, Inc.  Grant funds utilized for loans, will help small farm/food businesses who focus on sustainable products.

NC A&T University  Expanding the production season of produce items grown by small growers is the goal of their "Seasonal Crop Diversification" project.

NC Community College System  "Project Skill-Up" enables students at 12 community colleges to receive aid for career training, skills improvement and more.

NC Dept. of Agriculture & Consumer Services    Agronomic services will be improved, a new state-wide Agritourism map, a Got to Be NC TV feature and more - just some of the programs benefitting from TTFC grants.     

NC Division of Soil & Water Conservation  Managing the state Drought Response Program that provides cost share for pasture replenishment, well drilling and more.

NC Fresh Produce Safety  Learn more about agricultural food safety programs in the state.

NC Farm Bureau's Farm Energy Efficiency Project   A state-wide project to help farmers save on their energy costs.

NC's Northeast Economic Development Foundation, Inc. Attracting new Ag/Biotechnology businesses to northeastern NC is just one of the goals of this organization.

NC Peanut Growers Association   In-Shell peanuts will soon be marketed in major drug store chains across the state.

NC REAL Enterprises  Entrepreneurs in the Upper Coastal Plain counties who wish to develop ag-related businesses will receiving extensive training from this partner.

NC State University's Value-Added Project  Check out the Produce Lady videos and learn about growing NC produce.

Opportunities Industrialization of Wilson, Inc.  This active community non-profit assists displaced workers in Wilson County with re-employment.

Poplar Grove Foundation  The grant's parking lot expansion and upgrades will improve the shopping experience for the vendors and customers at the weekly farmer's market.

Rural Advancement Foundation Intl.    Rural areas benefit greatly from a 3-year grant project designed to help small farmers replace lost farm income. 

Rural Economic Development Center   This innovative organization manages a state-wide drought response grant through the NCDSWC that is providing pasture renovations, well drilling and more for NC farmers.    

Silk Hope Ruritans  A new community center will provide facilities for hundreds of meetings during the year for ag-related groups, farmers, residents and others.             

Tobacco Farm Life Museum  Expansion of the agricultural heritage and agritourism programs are the goals of this Johnston County landmark.

Town of Shallotte  The weekend farmers market will take advantage of new equipment, tents and storage facilities with their new grant.

WNC Communities  A brand new livestock marketing and events center will be built with the help of other funding partners to serve livestock producers and farm groups in western NC.