Junior Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries, Honourable Dr. Karl Dawson is featured with Ms. Lenia Smith, the winner of the 2024 Agriculture and Fisheries Exhibition and Market Fish Soup competition along with Agriculture Officer, Ms. Lesley Maduro.

Virgin Islands farmers are featured as they discussed Regenerative Agriculture which is a way of farming that works with nature to help tackle climate change and ecological collapse. The session was held on Thursday, March 13, 2024.

The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries is preparing to host a community conversation on regenerative agriculture.

The Agriculture and Fisheries Exhibition and Market began with a bang on the sister Island of Virgin Gorda last Saturday, 2^nd March, 2024

Remarks By Director Of The Department Of Agriculture And Fisheries Mr. Theodore E. James

On The Occasion Of

Agriculture And Fisheries Exhibition And Market 2024

Saturday, March 02nd, 2024

I am thrilled that the decision was taken to begin our series of Agriculture Exhibitions on Virgin Gorda. It is yet another opportunity for Virgin Gorda to lead, as you have from time to time over the years, in various areas such as tourism, music and bee keeping (apiculture), to name a few.

Madam Speaker this government remains very committed to food sovereignty and food security.

Junior Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries, Dr. Karl Dawson has extended congratulations to the principal, staff and students of the Elmore Stoutt High School for executing a successful agricultural expo on its school grounds.