Establishes a grant program to support small farmers in North Carolina.
The bill creates the Small Farmers Support Grant Program within the North Carolina Department of Agriculture to provide financial assistance to small farmers. The program aims to ensure the long-term viability and sustainability of small family farms by offering grants for essential inputs, equipment, and operational improvements. Eligible applicants must be at least 21 years old, have an annual farming income of at least $1,000, and a gross cash farm income of $1 million or less.
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