Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

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Barbados

September 23, 2015

IICA Barbados promotes youth participation in the farms

Get to know the Youth Farm Program, iniciative promoted by IICA, the Ministry of Agriculture, the Ministry of Education, the Young Farmers’ Association and the Private farm owner.

 

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Barbados

September 23, 2015

From belly-full to body-fuel

Barbados. Food is an important and major, but not only source of nutrition. But all foods are not equal! To keep the body healthy, an individual must choose among the wide range of options and within their means, foods that are ‘nutrient dense’.

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Washington DC

September 22, 2015

Preparing the publication: Outlook for Agriculture and Rural Development in the Americas

The document will be ready in October and will be presented in InterAmerican Board of Agriculture (IABA) to be held in Mexico. 

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Washington

September 22, 2015

Implications for agriculture in the Americas

Conclusions of the Dialogue for agricultural policies in the Americas: In light of the post 2015 development agenda. 

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Bahamas

September 21, 2015

Bahamas promotes use of good agricultural practices

Topics like good agricultural practices and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) procedures were discussed.

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Haiti

September 21, 2015

Mexico promotes the development of rural tourism in Haiti

A program promoted by IICA aims to develop professionals who are better trained to promote agricultural development in the Caribbean.

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Jamaica

September 21, 2015

IICA Jamaica supports the orange flesh sweet potato industry

The delegation facilitated capacity building through training and exposure to management practices undertaken in the US sweet potato growing regions.

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Jamaica

September 21, 2015

IICA Jamaica kicks-off anniversary celebrations

IICA presented the annual Youth in Agribusiness Awards, which recognize entrepreneurship, innovation, creativity, and employment among youth in the agribusiness sector.

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Jamaica

September 21, 2015

IICA Jamaica strengthens agricultural health and food safety

The SPs project has sponsored the attendance of several government officials at international fora pertaining to agricultural health and food safety.

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