by Jeff Camden | Oct 31, 2023
Project will provide instruction, evidence, and experience in crop production techniques by providing training in alternative and specialty crops. The project will provide training on using plastic mulch and irrigation systems as well as providing a subsidy to 64...
by Jeff Camden | Oct 31, 2023
Project will supply 50 farms currently growing one to 20 acres of tobacco with the stock, supplies and expertise to each plant 200 inoculated truffle-bearing trees.
by Jeff Camden | Oct 31, 2023
Project will increase the publishing efficiency of Tobacco Abstracts by upgrading the software and equipment and by moving from print to an electronic format.
by Jeff Camden | Oct 31, 2023
Project will assist in establishing a revolving loan program to bring biotech companies into the state and create jobs for those no longer employed in tobacco manufacturing jobs. This project will create a minimum of 20 jobs over five years and generate $20 million in...
by Jeff Camden | Oct 31, 2023
Project will provide 10 to 20 tobacco farmers with incentives from $5,000 to $10,000 to grow medicinal herbs, generating gross sales equal to or higher than traditional tobacco revenues per acre.