Mr Aaron Hill named champion farmer 2013
The opening ceremony had the usual excellent turnout of farmers, school children, Government and other political leaders and was declared opened by Dr Pickering. In his address he spoke of two proposals that he intends to put to the Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, one being for the setting up of a national debate on the future of agriculture in the territory.
“That debate is going to consist only of young persons in this territory,” Hon Pickering said.
The second proposal was for Premier Smith to take to Cabinet the establishment of a national committee on Agriculture and to recommend to the cabinet on concrete steps on how to advance agriculture in the country. “That committee is going to consist only of young persons Mr Premier,” said Dr Pickering.
The opening ceremony featured presentation of National Awards to farmers and school children who participated in various competitions including a poster competition.
This year Leader of the Opposition Honourable Ralph T. O’Neal OBE presented a special award to the oldest active farmer who was Mr Owen Smith. He was not on hand to receive his prize.
The theme for this year is “Youths in Agriculture is a necessity to strengthen food security and sustainability.”
The observances of Farmers’ Week 2014 will be held at Anegada on Monday February 10, Jost Van Dyke on Tuesday February 11 and Virgin Gorda on Thursday February 13, 2014.
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