Agrofest, the premier Agricultural Exhibition in Barbados, attracts not only a large number of exhibitors, but also a large number of local and international patrons annually.
This year, the Barbados Agricultural Society is working hard to have the full participation of the local farming community at Barbados’ premier Agricultural Exhibition, Agrofest.
Chief Executive Officer of the Barbados Agricultural Society (BAS), James Paul, acknowledged the above this week.
“We are trying to contact the farmers, trying to make sure that we have full participation among the farming community. With regard to the livestock areas, we have already started to communicate with some farmers ,and these farmers have already indicted their participation. The (participation levels) are looking quite good at this particular point in time,” Paul indicated.
“We are also trying to reach out to the sheep farmers, the goat farmers. In general, the pig farmers are always very well represented at the show. We are also looking forward to seeing a larger variety of fruits and vegetables being made available for judging this year,” the BAS head stated.
Agrofest, the premier Agricultural Exhibition in Barbados, attracts a large numbers of local and international patrons annually, with exhibitors displaying a variety of livestock, vegetables, flowers, plants, craft items and educational items. At Agrofest, patrons get the unique opportunity to see local, high quality products/services, and to experience all aspects of Barbados’ agricultural sector in a relaxed and comfortable environment.
There are also interactive educational workshops, demonstrations touching on plant care & flower arranging, and talks highlighting the journey of agricultural products from the farm to the table. This is also the perfect opportunity to meet local vegetable and fruit farmers, livestock farmers, fishermen, as well as persons involved in horticulture and other areas of agriculture.
Agrofest will take place this year over three days, February 24th, 25th and 26th in Queen’s Park, under theme “Agrofest 2017 - Agriculture 50 Years and Beyond”. (RSM)