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What community needs will the project As the state's farmland is lost to subdivisions, business offices <br /> serve: and shopping centers, North Carolina also loses the rural culture <br /> connected to the land. It is important to remember that no <br /> matter where you live, North Carolina farmland is a part of your <br /> life. It is the center of cuisine in our state,with its rich traditions <br /> of home-style meals,famous barbeque and cookoffs. It is the <br /> defining feature for the origin of many of our towns, including <br /> one of the largest, Durham.Today,agriculture is in all of our <br /> daily lives. It is included the clothes we wear,the food we eat, <br /> and the fuel we put in our cars. To preserve agricultural land <br /> is to preserve ourselves, and our way of life.Another component <br /> that must be considered is the deep connection many share to <br /> the natural beauty of farming communities, which make up a <br /> major portion of our rural areas. We retreat to these locations to <br /> escape our busy lives,while others use these areas to support <br /> their families. This project not only helps to keep farms viable, <br /> supporting the preservation of farmland and natural resources, <br /> but also helps them to thrive and support the cultural resources <br /> of North Carolina. Our clients advertise that they purchase from <br /> NC farmers, deepening the public's connection to farmers and <br /> raising awareness with consumers. As our clients continue to <br /> source locally grown products,they are reconnecting the farmer <br /> to the consumer. Finally, a supply chain for NC-grown food, <br /> strengthened by food processors, improves North Carolinians' <br /> access to local, nutritious produce. <br /> Illustrate any permanent jobs to be The CROP fund allows PFAP clients to buy more food and grow <br /> established by the project and estimate their businesses. Business growth will require clients to hire <br /> their value to North Carolina agriculture/ additional food processing professionals, management <br /> agribusiness sector: employees, and business services. Clients will also hire logistical <br /> employees like truck drivers. Beyond clients, farms will hire <br /> additional employees to harvest additional crops grown for <br /> client business. In addition, PFAP clients may use co-processors <br /> in North Carolina to add value to farm crops before it reaches <br /> PFAP.These co-processors will hire additional employees to <br /> process additional crops.These jobs will create a stronger local <br /> food economy in North Carolina. In the long run, PFAP hopes our <br /> local food manufactures will help influence larger manufacturers <br /> to use local produce inputs. Mainstream adoption of locally <br /> sourced products will create sustainable wealth for farmers for <br /> years to come. <br />