What Is The Role Of The Diaspora In Jamaica’s Food Security?

What Is The Role Of The Diaspora In Jamaica’s Food Security?

With Jamaica importing over $900m USD in food items per annum, food security in the era of COVID-19 and beyond could potentially have transformational relevance for the economy.

To discuss the strategies in place to find new markets, effective techniques and enhance the sector we are joined by Dr. Carey Wallace-Executive Director of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), Agriculture and Tourism Linkages and with a perspective from the Diaspora Donnette Chambers-Baptist, farmer, Owner and operator of Fort Baptist Farm in Upstate NY.

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