FAO in Jamaica, Bahamas and Belize

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19 November 2020
On November 24, 2020, FAO and the Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Resources in The Bahamas will convene a workshop/webinar geared towards introducing the Farmer Field School (FFS) methodology and to validate the proposed curriculum of the Livestock (FFS) on the islands of Grand Bahama and Abaco. Background Following a request from...
16 November 2020
On World Food Day and in celebration of FAO's 75th Anniversary, virtual celebrations were in full swing in Jamaica, the Bahamas and Belize.  A week of virtual activities swarmed across Jamaica, the Bahamas and Belize, with virtual national ceremonies, videos highlighting local food heroes, webinars and a cooking show. Under the theme: Grow....
02 November 2020
Collaboration is key to rebuilding an industry. Read more...  
30 October 2020
Need some tips from the ground? Join us on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at 1:00pm (Jamaica time) for a webinar on  Harnessing Public-Private Partnerships to drive resilient agriculture and agribusiness in the Caribbean post-COVID-19: Experiences, successes and lessons learnt from the Jamaican ginger sector Join our webinar at: http://bit.ly/WFD-FAO-75years  or on Youtube. This webinar...
23 October 2020
The priorities approved by the FAO Conference are: sustainable food systems to provide healthy diets for all; hand in hand to achieve prosperous and inclusive rural societies; and sustainable and resilient agriculture. October 23, 2020, Santiago, Chile - The FAO Regional Conference for Latin America and the Caribbean concluded on October 21...