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2 <br /> and other underrepresented groups. Additionally, new initiatives in permaculture, as well as fruit <br /> and berry production, may be facilitated with these funds. <br /> The PLANT @ Breeze Farm Enterprise Incubator is a successful part of the concept plan for the <br /> WC Breeze Family Farm Extension and Research Center. It was agreed to at a fall 2006 joint <br /> meeting of Orange County representatives and administrators from the North Carolina State <br /> University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Implementing the concept plan for the WC <br /> Breeze Family Farm Extension & Research Center is guided by the Breeze Planning <br /> Committee, composed of Orange County Cooperative Extension and Economic Development <br /> staff as well as three representatives from NC State University. There was agreement by this <br /> committee to submit a grant proposal to further develop the Incubator Component of the Breeze <br /> Concept Plan. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with submitting this grant <br /> proposal. There is no local match required. However, the existing County funding coupled with <br /> the commitment of County staff do enhance the County's position for this competitive grant <br /> opportunity. Staff resources in Cooperative Extension and Economic Development will continue <br /> to be dedicated to guiding activities at the Breeze Farm. <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends the Board authorize staff to submit the <br /> grant proposal to the Tobacco Trust Fund for the Farm Enterprise Incubator at the WC Breeze <br /> Family Farm Extension & Research Center. <br />