About
Background and Services
The Sandhills AGInnovation Center is a project in the south central Sandhills Region of North Carolina that supports farmers and expands the local farm economy. SAIC offers famers and food businesses training; shared-used farm equipment; processing, aggregation, and storage facilities; and connections to new markets.
The Sandhills farm economy is still transitioning away from tobacco, looking to other agricultural enterprises and and new market access to strengthen profits and economic growth. Agricultural markets change rapidly, with new opportunities emerging daily. SAIC will provide the training, spaces, equipment, and services necessary for farmers and local entrepreneurs to capitalize on new opportunities.
Communities Served
Who Uses SAIC?
The SAIC is available for use by all regional farmers, entrepreneurs, distributors, and people interested in farming and food entrepreneurship.
Sandhills Farm to Table
The Sandhills Farm to Table Cooperative, a multi-farm CSA bringing fresh, locally grown food produced by Sandhills farmers and artisans to consumers in the Sandhills, utilizes SAIC resources to support their program in the local community and surrounding areas.
The Center Includes
Loading docks
Walk-in coolers
Packing and handling room
Mobile cooling units
Refrigerated trailers
Demonstration farm
Fresh produce processing equipment
Training room
Offices
Business support services
Classes
Special Thanks to our Partners and Supporters
