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ADO and Disney Cruise Line Nurture Agricultural Growth at Preston Albury High School

Mon, Mar 25th 2024, 11:48 AM
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The Agricultural Development Organization (ADO) and Disney Cruise Line (DCL) commemorated six months of agricultural growth at Preston Albury High School in Rock Sound, Eleuthera by making a successful stride toward promoting sustainable agriculture among youth. The partnership, sparked by a donation of over $100,000 from Disney, gave students an opportunity to gain knowledge and experience in planting their own crops.
 
The initiative is part of a broader effort that saw similar projects launched at Central Eleuthera High, North Eleuthera High, Harbor Island All Age School, Patrick J. Bethel High, and the Ranfurly Home for Children in Nassau. Agriculture Science Teacher at Preston Albury High School, Perez Armaly, is excited to know that the students are enjoying the fruits of their labor, harvesting a variety of crops including tomatoes, broccoli, onions, beets, cabbages, radishes, cucumbers, and peas.
 
Recently, students showcased their farm, demonstrating the practical skills acquired through the School Agricultural Program (SAP). They gained hands-on experience that complements their classroom learning and encourages them to apply these skills in their own communities.

Armaly noted the deep-rooted connection many students have to farming, often passed down from family generations. “For a lot of the students, their parents or family do farm, so they have that background and an innate love for it.” says Armaly. He also stated “When they see their crops producing, I see a better reaction out of those students because they see where their hard work is going.”

The Agricultural Development Organization, through their SAP program, is focused on creating in young people an interest in farming that will in turn establish a sustainable future for the country’s agricultural sector.

Executive Chairman Philip Smith highlighted the urgent need for younger farmers, pointing out that the current demographic of farmers in The Bahamas are older. He states, “The kids are very enthused. One of the issues with farming in The Bahamas is that most of the farmers are over 60 years old and so we are trying to encourage the younger generation to get involved in farming.”

The School Agricultural Program is one of ADO’s main initiatives that consists of farms in 23 schools. Alongside this, ADO also focuses on backyard and community farming, which has seen the creation of over 3,000 backyard farms and seven community farms across The Bahamas in just over two years.

The Agricultural Development Organization (ADO) and Disney Cruise Line (DCL) commemorated six months of agricultural growth at Preston Albury High School in Rock Sound, Eleuthera by making a successful stride toward promoting sustainable agriculture among youth. The partnership, sparked by a donation of over $100,000 from Disney, gave students an opportunity to gain knowledge and experience in planting their own crops.
 
The initiative is part of a broader effort that saw similar projects launched at Central Eleuthera High, North Eleuthera High, Harbor Island All Age School, Patrick J. Bethel High, and the Ranfurly Home for Children in Nassau. Agriculture Science Teacher at Preston Albury High School, Perez Armaly, is excited to know that the students are enjoying the fruits of their labor, harvesting a variety of crops including tomatoes, broccoli, onions, beets, cabbages, radishes, cucumbers, and peas.
 
Recently, students showcased their farm, demonstrating the practical skills acquired through the School Agricultural Program (SAP). They gained hands-on experience that complements their classroom learning and encourages them to apply these skills in their own communities.
Armaly noted the deep-rooted connection many students have to farming, often passed down from family generations. “For a lot of the students, their parents or family do farm, so they have that background and an innate love for it.” says Armaly. He also stated “When they see their crops producing, I see a better reaction out of those students because they see where their hard work is going.”
The Agricultural Development Organization, through their SAP program, is focused on creating in young people an interest in farming that will in turn establish a sustainable future for the country’s agricultural sector.
Executive Chairman Philip Smith highlighted the urgent need for younger farmers, pointing out that the current demographic of farmers in The Bahamas are older. He states, “The kids are very enthused. One of the issues with farming in The Bahamas is that most of the farmers are over 60 years old and so we are trying to encourage the younger generation to get involved in farming.”
The School Agricultural Program is one of ADO’s main initiatives that consists of farms in 23 schools. Alongside this, ADO also focuses on backyard and community farming, which has seen the creation of over 3,000 backyard farms and seven community farms across The Bahamas in just over two years.
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