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Durham County Farm Campus feasibility study recommends phased plan, USDA grant pursuit and hiring a farm manager
Summary
A feasibility study recommended a phased Durham County Farm Campus to support food security, entrepreneurship and workforce development. Consultants and county extension staff said initial staffing could be modest but stressed hiring a full-time farm manager and pursuing USDA grants to offset operations.
County consultants and Extension staff presented the completed feasibility study for a Durham County Farm Campus and sought Board feedback on priorities and phasing.
Derek Fleming of HR&A Advisors said the study examined land feasibility, design and implementation options and noted transit access as a key concern; consultants…
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