Primary School student contribute to food security

Hillsborough, Carriacou, December 12th, 2011- Primary school students in the twin- isle parish of Carriacou and Petite Martinique are contributing to the agriculture sector through their 4H clubs.

Planting a variety of fruits and vegetables such as tomatoes, cassava, banana and water- melon, they have proven that they can till the soil and reap benefits and they also understand the importance of agriculture to the nation’s economy.

The schools who participated in this year’s 4H Gardening Competition received support from the Division of Agriculture within the Ministry of Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs.

According to Acting 4H Co-ordinator Jennifer Duncan, through the garden initiative, the fruits and vegetables support the schools’ feeding programme, keeping in line with the vision of the Grenada Food and Nutrition Council of eating what you grow and growing what you eat.

Head of the Agriculture Division Benson Patrice who were part of a team visiting the gardens noted how impressed he was with the level of farming done by the students and said that his Division will continue to support them.