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One of the most noteworthy collaborations is he Piedmont Food and Agricultural ~~ <br />Processing Center which was led by a steering committee of senior <br />administrative staff and commissioners from Alamance, Chatham, Durham, and <br />Orange Counties. In addition, a stakeholder group formed during the 2007 <br />feasibility study process has remained engaged and will provide continued <br />support to the emerging non-profit management entity for the processing <br />center. This stakeholder group has broad participation from farmers, county <br />commissioners, chefs, grocers, and consumers along with representatives from <br />chambers of commerce, community colleges, farmers markets, Cooperative <br />Extension, Soil 8~ Water Conservation District Boards, Voluntary Agricultural <br />Districts Boards, economic development and small business specialists, Carolina <br />Farm Stewardship Association, and North Carolina Dept. of Agriculture and <br />Consumer Services. <br />The high level of community support for this processing center proves the ability <br />of our organization to successfully engage a diverse group of constituents for a <br />farm and food project. In addition, this initial accomplishment has allowed <br />participants to consider other... <br />5) This project would require a %25 ($12,500) match in cash or in-kind over the two <br />years of the project. Please describe your match. (150 words) <br />(previous question's response continued here - 185 words total) <br />...types of complementary farm and food projects that contribute to a meaningful <br />regional food system that is connects local farms to consumer. <br />In-kind matching of $6,250 each year will be obtained from staff resources currnetly <br />employed in Orange County Economic Development and Cooperative Extension. <br />6) What is the sustainability plan for your organization (not necessarily your <br />farm/food project)? (200 words) <br />The two primary partners, Orange County Cooperative Extension and Economic <br />Development, as well as the Partner Counties involved in the processing center, are <br />all governmental agencies with strong histories of accountability to their citizens and <br />farmers. Specific farm and food projects are managed in a way to ensure a high <br />degree of accountability to stakeholders and project participants. <br />Please provide the names and phone numbers of three references who can <br />attest to your organization's ability to carry-out a farm and food project. <br />Nancy Creamer, 919-515-9447 <br />Smithson Mills, 828-273-91 19 <br />~;~`1r~QIf~Ctl'[C~#'? ~€~~iC7€i'?tl~"3~c,' r~Q?"GU11~E' F" OjErC.f i~$r"~F~ <br />727 ~~~cay~v<xx~ f<c9.< ~`~ <br />AS'18~1i1F;, "JC 2~~3t;v <br />