Environmental policy and administrative management

This project makes a strong connection between sustainable farming and national wellness. The nexus between farming and wellness is seen not only as a health issue but also as a marketing and economic one. The project has five objectives as follows: (i) To establish a soil monitoring system which will help to ensure that all projects are organically derived with little or no petrochemicals; (ii) To develop the capacity of at least ten farmers in commercial organic production of herbs and greens using raised stands; iii) To increase the production and use of compost and shredded material among members of AMOVA; (iv) To improve the project development and management skills of AMOVA members so that they are able to access additional resources from various donors; and (v) To create a strong link between organic food products and healthy lifestyles which encourages people to move from food grown with petrochemical products to those grown organically. To accomplish these objectives the grantee will implement five project activities as follows: (i) Establishment of a Soil Monitoring System for Organic Farmers; (ii) Capacity Building of ten selected farmers; (iii) Introduction of new equipment for organic farmers; (iv) Capacity development of AMOVA; and (v) Public awareness and education in organic farming and healthy lifestyles. This project is also being implemented under a food security theme and will promote a return to backyard gardening in one of the poorest islands in the Eastern Caribbean.

Barbados