Cultivating a Community Learning Lab

The Northeast Regional School of Biotechnology & Agriscience (NERSBA) serves 200 high school students from 5 rural counties including Beaufort, Martin, Pitt, Tyrrell and Washington. The school was established in 2012 to address the need to better prepare students...

From Farm to Vet Tech

This project will help with the purchase of Instructional, clinical and laboratory equipment, also animal restraining equipment and containment systems for the Vet Tech program. The project will also serve as an introduction of training and employment opportunities in...

The Harbor District Market

Washington Harbor District Alliance (WHDA) is partnering with farmers and business leaders to develop a year-round farmer’s market. WHDA has purchased a historic building which is a contributing structure in Washington’s Historic District located at 140 W. Main St...

Investing in NC Agriculture Opportunities

The Lois G. Britt Agribusiness Center at the University of Mount Olive will work with county representatives in 33 counties across eastern NC to fund innovative projects which support agricultural profitability and productivity. Each project will be funded based on...

Investing in NC Agriculture Opportunities

The Lois G. Britt Agribusiness Center at the University of Mount Olive will work with county representatives in 33 counties counties across south central and eastern NC to fund innovative projects which support agricultural profitability and productivity. Each project...