{"id":9164,"date":"2021-08-05T11:01:02","date_gmt":"2021-08-05T15:01:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drealfmgrenada.com\/?p=9164"},"modified":"2021-08-05T11:01:02","modified_gmt":"2021-08-05T15:01:02","slug":"ministry-of-agriculture-supports-launch-of-backyard-gardeners-network","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drealfmgrenada.com\/index.php\/2021\/08\/05\/ministry-of-agriculture-supports-launch-of-backyard-gardeners-network\/","title":{"rendered":"Ministry Of Agriculture Supports Launch Of Backyard Gardeners Network"},"content":{"rendered":"

Increasing food security through backyard gardening, promoting sustainable agriculture, and encouraging healthier eating habits, are the aims of the Backyard Gardeners\u2019 Network Initiative.<\/p>\n

The newly launched initiative is a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Agriculture, Lands and Forestry and the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA). \u201cThe Ministry of Agriculture is pleased to collaborate with IICA for this initiative, as we recognise this as one way to encourage food and nutrition security for all,\u201d said Senior Agricultural Officer Lauren St Louis.<\/p>\n

The agronomist also explained that this initiative \u201cwill give foods a shorter carbon footprint, while at the same time encourage healthier eating habits.\u201d<\/p>\n

The official launch of this new network of 30 persons included a practical training session on the important elements in the backyard garden, during which participants were able to share information and techniques. \u201cThis Backyard Gardeners\u2019 Initiative was developed as part of a regional project by IICA. We hope this would increase food production in the backyard, by supporting members through training and demonstrations,\u201d said Derek Charles IICA\u2019s National Specialist.<\/p>\n

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Gentia Alexander Market Vendor and member of the network, participating in the practical component<\/figcaption><\/figure>
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Presentations during the first hands-on training were done by Dr Guido Marcelle, and 4-H Officer Melissa Tyson. Participant Gentia Alexander a market vendor, expressed elation to be a part of the network. \u201cThis will help me to grow my seasonings that I can sell,\u201d she remarked. \u201cFor us single parents, it would help us to save a dollar. We can also start selling our products to earn a dollar to take care of our families,\u201d said Annette Isaac, another member.<\/p>\n

The launch of the network was done with a demonstration in St Andrew, on the plot of Pamela Courtney a successful backyard gardener. She implored members of the network to use the platform as a means of knowledge sharing and also shared her experience with backyard gardening. \u201cKnowing where my food was coming from, and the career that I had, propelled me into backyard gardening,\u201d she explained. \u201cThis has reduced the number of times I have had to go to the market because everything we eat comes from the backyard.\u201d<\/p>\n

As part of the network launch, members received a backyard gardener\u2019s starter pack, with small tools that can be used in the garden, and will receive a certificate of participation. All members are part of a WhatsApp group that will facilitate queries and information sharing.<\/p>\n

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