Isothermal Community College was recently awarded a grant as part of Carolina Farm Credit's Corporate Mission Fund. Grant funds will be used to help finish construction of a barn and greenhouse to enhance the school's Agribusiness Technology degree program by providing a space where students receive hands-on training.
This is the second year Carolina Farm Credit has distributed grants from its Corporate Mission Fund. $144,000 was awarded to 27 local organizations and 8 college students in 2016, an increase from last year's $100,000.
"Our Corporate Mission Fund allows us an opportunity to support grass roots organizations that are making a difference in their rural communities. We are also thrilled to be able to support these college students further their education with the scholarships." Vance Dalton, CEO, Carolina Farm Credit.
Submitted by Will Johnson