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Profession : Dietitian CEO : Institute for Integrated Food Systems Executive Chairman/Researcher : Institute for Future

CALVIN JAMES. Profession : Dietitian CEO : Institute for Integrated Food Systems Executive Chairman/Researcher : Institute for Future Global Leaders President : Food & Agriculture Youth Association of T&T Exec. Member : Caribbean Agriculture Forum for Youth. YOUTH & AGRICULTURE.

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Profession : Dietitian CEO : Institute for Integrated Food Systems Executive Chairman/Researcher : Institute for Future

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  1. CALVIN JAMES Profession: Dietitian CEO: Institute for Integrated Food Systems Executive Chairman/Researcher: Institute for Future Global Leaders President: Food & Agriculture Youth Association of T&T Exec. Member: Caribbean Agriculture Forum for Youth

  2. YOUTH & AGRICULTURE

  3. OBJECTIVES OF SURVEY • To identify the challenges young people already in the agriculture sector face with respect to achieving sustainable livelihoods. • To identify constraints that deter Caribbean youths from pursuing careers in agriculture. • To identify the conditions youths believe must exist in the sector that will make it attractive as a viable career path for youths in the region. • Make specific recommendations on how to reserve the outward trend and non-participation of youths in agriculture.

  4. DEMOGRAPHICS 10% 40% 50%

  5. INFRASTRUCTURE

  6. SERVICES

  7. TECHNICAL SUPPORT

  8. AVAILABILITY OF INPUTS

  9. Suggestions to deal with Issues

  10. Government • Private Sector • Teaching

  11. Short term cash crops, e.g. lettuce, seasonings etc. • Animal husbandry, e.g. pig farming. • A combination of 1 & 2.

  12. Development of suitable land reform polices that would attract youth into agriculture. • A suitable credit/finance facility for youth in agriculture. • Provide training in business skills for young people in agriculture

  13. Access to markets • Promotion of agriculture • Supporting youth led organizations in the region

  14. RECOMMENDATIONS

  15. PACKAGE FOR YOUNG FARMERS • This strategy identifies the young farmer as a key solution in the regional agricultural master plan • Uses the integrated and multifunctional business approach

  16. Financing: The farmer as entrepreneur • Installation aid • Investment aid

  17. Information • information portals that would give professional advice on all elements of setting up a farm.

  18. Training A vital component of the young farmer’s package should be training.

  19. SHORT TERM SUGGESTIONS

  20. A Web-Based Learning Resource Centre

  21. The use of Culture as a Learning Tool

  22. Agri-Innovation Program/Competition

  23. Increase Access to Markets

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