Supporting Small Farmers for NC's Future Act establishes a grant program for small farmers in North Carolina.
The Supporting Small Farmers for NC's Future Act creates the Small Farmers Support Grant Program within the North Carolina Department of Agriculture. This program aims to support small farmers and ensure their financial viability. The Small Farmer Grant Fund, financed by gifts, grants, donations, and General Fund appropriations, will provide grants for essential inputs, equipment, and operational improvements. Eligible individuals 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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