Golden LEAF

Increasing economic opportunity in rural North Carolina since 1999. Visit

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#GoldenLEAF awards grants to NC 501(c)3 nonprofits/governmental entities & focuses on agriculture/jobs/workforce https://t.co/yg1UvS86Aw

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🐄🌾What does #agriculture mean to your community? The Ashe County Agricultural Center is creating new opportunities for farmers, students, agribusinesses, and farming organizations by providing a space for livestock handling, education, and events. https://t.co/xJZHq9Vj8i

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Through partnerships connecting high schools, community colleges, and UMO, students are earning college credit, gaining hands-on experience, and exploring careers in agriculture before graduation.
https://t.co/XWxqRqZh6n
#AgricultureEducation #WorkforceDevelopment #AgJobs

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DYMI?
The Golden LEAF Board of Directors awarded $6M in funding at its June meeting.
These projects will create jobs, expand workforce training, and advance agriculture.
https://t.co/qSbUsU5hmo
#EconomicDevelopment #WorkforceDevelopment #Agriculture #HealthcareWorkforce

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NC Chamber General Counsel @NCAgLawyer was featured on @NCgoldenLEAF's Critical Conversations podcast, discussing Ground Truth NC — a #NCChamberFoundation research initiative examining farmland use changes and their impact on agriculture and rural communities.

Read More > https://t.co/moNxiUTdDp

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Please join us in welcoming Ethan Lewis to the Golden LEAF team as Scholarship Program Associate. He supports the Golden LEAF Scholarship Program through outreach, digital content management, event coordination, and program operations. https://t.co/8qg8fiZfuj
#ScholarshipProgram

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🌟In 2025, the Golden LEAF Board awarded over $4.1M to 8 community colleges to expand healthcare training and address critical staffing shortages across NC. Learn more: https://t.co/8X14ljB3pK
#HealthcareWorkforce #EconomicGrowth #NCCCS

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Learn why farmland preservation is a critical economic development issue that affects food production, business growth, community sustainability and the long-term prosperity of North Carolina.
https://t.co/frF9jZa84V
#GroundTruthNC #FarmlandPreservation #NCAgriculture

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🎉 Join us in congratulating the 215 students selected as 2026 Golden LEAF Scholars!
Scholars are pursuing their educational goals while preparing to make a difference in rural North Carolina communities.
https://t.co/aVrYSkTcXy
#GoldenLEAFScholarship #RuralNC #FutureLeaders

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Today, the Golden LEAF Board of Directors approved funding for projects that will help create jobs, expand healthcare workforce training, strengthen critical infrastructure, and support agriculture.
Read more: https://t.co/Q1M425EywB

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🌟Introducing Kaitlyn Parker, our Golden LEAF External Affairs Intern!
As she looks forward to a career in content writing after completing her Master's in Creative Writing, Kaitlyn aims to connect with others through storytelling: https://t.co/EA4SzkQNPY
#GoldenLEAF #RuralNC

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🌟 Meet Miranda Dalton, a Program Officer, dedicated to empowering North Carolina's rural communities through workforce preparedness! Learn more about her here: https://t.co/QtgyCIS6wv
#RuralNC #WorkforcePreparedness #Leadership

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Four more middle schools have joined the Personalized, Competency-Based Education (PCBE) Cohort under the Golden LEAF Schools Initiative.
Learn more about Golden LEAF Schools and the new cohort: https://t.co/YFKCjPHzGi
#education #GoldenLEAFSchools #DPI @ncpublicschools

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🌟Golden LEAF Scholar graduates to make an impact on rural NC!
With a total of 121 new graduates, their dedication and passion are truly inspiring! Learn more about these scholars' future plans. #GoldenLEAFScholars #RuralNC #Workforce
🔗 Read more: https://t.co/tEgN6H6Ikv

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The latest episode of Golden LEAF Critical Conversations explores how some educators are rethinking middle school education through innovation, leadership and career-connected learning through Golden LEAF Schools.
🎧 Listen now on Spotify & Apple Podcasts
https://t.co/QwAm5TPcBk

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We're hiring!
Golden LEAF Foundation is looking for a Board Liaison/External Affairs and Operations Coordinator. This role is perfect for someone who is organized, proactive, and people-focused.
Apply today #NowHiring #Operations #BoardRelations #Admin
https://t.co/whtOyLYzBV

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Learn about Golden LEAF's funding priorities in several ways:
✔️Visit the website to explore the three funding priority areas
✔️Subscribe to our newsletters (monthly and quarterly) to learn about projects that fit Golden LEAF funding priorites
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#RuralNC

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This Golden LEAF Critical Conversations episode explores how site readiness shapes economic development across NC.
After listening, what are your key takeaways?
🎧 Listen now on Spotify or Apple Podcasts
https://t.co/KzrtVloTvE
#NCEDA #IndustrialSites #SITEProgram #NCCommerce

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What does it take to land 850+ jobs in a rural community?
✔️Years of planning.
✔️The right partnerships.
✔️Investing before opportunity knocks.
Read what @Randolph_EDC did to recruit a Ross distribution center.
https://t.co/1lLqxwbHga
#EconomicDevelopment #SITEProgram #Jobs

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🌟 A story we're excited to share out of Warren County! 🌟
From identification to development, see how Warren County Community and Economic Development moved through all three phases of the #SITEProgram!
#EconomicDevelopment #JobCreation
Read more: https://t.co/fkzs2TpjAL

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From tailgates to campus visits 🎓🌱 Golden LEAF Scholars connected, learned, and celebrated across NC this spring—building friendships and a future rooted in rural communities.
🎥 Watch the highlights.
@NCState @ECSU @EastCarolina @ncwesleyan
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