May 28, 2025 – Antigua News Article- Pares Secondary Receives Hydroponic Unit from GARD Center
Antigua Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Barbuda Affairs Said: On Tuesday 27th May, the GARD Center donated the first of three hydroponic units. The recipient was the Pares Secondary School, one of the participants of a previously held training.
Project Sponsored by The GEF Small Grants Program
This article provides an overview of the Gilbert Agricultural and Rural Development Center’s role in a key partnership.
From Grass to Greatness
GARD Center is having its 7th Annual FARM TO TABLE charity luncheon on April 13th, 2024,
at the beautiful Mercer’s Creek from 1 – 4pm.
Tickets may be purchased at Billy’s Foodmart, Roti King and Velvet Touch.
You may also call GARD Center at 463-4121 / 727-4121 and order your tickets.
Local Produce, Tasty Dishes & Top Chefs
GARD Center would like to thank Andy Wetherill of Zemotec Inc. for the kind contribution of funds for Agricultural Equipment which was donated to the Pares Secondary School’s Agricultural Department. Pares Secondary School’s Agri-Science teachers and students will benefit from this equipment as they will now be able to plant and maintain a thriving garden into the foreseeable future.
Great opportunity to find out how to make the most of your farm land or even your home garden.
GARD Center GEF Small Grants Programme project themed : “Increasing food security by reducing the impact of drought and improving security.” practical training on field visit to Blaire Christian’s Backyard Garden in Bolans April 20, 2023
GARD Center GEF Small Grants Programme project themed : “Increasing food security by reducing the impact of drought and improving security.” practical training on field visit to Birchfield Osborne’s Backyard Garden in McKinnons, May 9, 2023
Composting Demonstration with Facilitator Ms. Efuru Elihu, a Backyard Gardening Technician in the Ministry of Agriculture
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