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“I am truly inspired by the incredible turnout and enthusiasm from over 500 students who participated in the school’s agricultural programme today. This initiative is a game-changer for our nation’s food security,” says Prime Minister Gaston Browne following the awards ceremony for the Schools Agro Expo at the Botanical Gardens.
The Prime Minister stated that exposing the nation’s children to the importance of farming at an early age is crucial. “Not only does it encourage them to consider agriculture as a viable career path, but it also instills a deep appreciation for the quintessential role it plays in our survivability,” he said.
The country’s leader outlined that with our aging farming population, it is vital that we nurture the next generation of farmers. This is an area ripe for investment and sustainable profits, he said, especially as the government seeks to reduce the country’s reliance on imported produce and meats.
“I commend the agricultural science teachers and all the educators who have worked tirelessly to make this programme a success. Together, we can destigmatize agriculture and empower our local communities to become more self-reliant and food-secure,” he said.
He concluded that this is a pivotal moment and urged everyone to get involved and support the transformative initiative.
“By investing in our youth and the agricultural sector, we are securing the future of our nation’s food supply and empowering our local communities to thrive,” said Prime Minister Browne.
He called on the nation to work together to cultivate the next generation of farmers and ensure food security for generations to come.
Reading this brings to mind the following song lyrics: The children are the future so teach them well and let them lead the way. Let’s expose and instill in them the value of self sufficiency through farming, but let’s also ramp up growing our own food and raising our own meats now given the current economic climate and the bullshit they trade off as food.
It was heartwarming to see all the young people involved in this program
Yes indeed. Excellent initiative and good to get the next generation involved.
It’s amazing to see the younger generation getting involved in farming. As a parent, I can’t stress enough how important it is to get them thinking about agriculture as a career. This is the future of Antigua and Barbuda. I also see you Mr. Farmer Browne. lol
Food security should be a priority, and we need to make sure this programme continues and grows. The government and the community must come together to make this work long-term. Having the little ones apart of this sheds a little light on the future of Antigua.
We have to support our local farmers more as this can grow our economy on a whole. The older generation has been doing the hard work for years, by the time the next generation step up, there should be a flash of hope in the future of food and security in Antigua. This initiative is a great start for our young minds, the future ahead awaits them
We need that, good job.