Training in hydroponics offered to Pares Village residents

Residents and community-based organizations of Pares Village are being
encouraged to register for a 2-Day Backyard Hydroponics Operations training
programme, hosted by the National Hydro Growers, in collaboration with the
Department of Environment.
In a media release, the National Hydro Growers said it will host the November 6
and 7 training in collaboration with the Antigua and Barbuda Department of
Environment (DOE). It describes the event as a practical training on Backyard
Hydroponics Operations through the project titled "Building Resilience through
Climate Smart Agriculture Systems." The training will be followed by a
community meeting in Pares Village on 9 th November 2023.
This training will be the first of several participatory and people-centered training
events under the National Hydro Growers project. It aims to promote capacity
building in the farming community, especially among women and youth, to utilize
climate-resilient farming technology, while also improving land use and natural
resources management in rural areas.
All participation expenses for up to 25 residents, including participation fees and
meals, will be covered by the National Hydro Growers’ project through funding by
the OECS Commission’s BioSPACE Project, an EU-funded initiative. Spaces are
limited and interested residents, including students, are encouraged to register by
Wednesday, 25 th October 2023 to secure a spot.