Growing More Than Plants at GARD Center
July 30, 2026 – Our nursery received a fresh new look thanks to the enthusiastic Interns from the Ministry of Agriculture’s Summer Internship Programme!
As the students wrapped up their time at the GARD Center, Executive Director Mrs. June Jackson took the opportunity to share a message that went beyond the day’s activities.
Showcases of Vetiver Innovation
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
Welcome to Entrepreneurship World Cup Antigua and Barbuda 2022 Virtual Pitch Competition. The Gilbert Agricultural and Rural Development Center (GARD Center) was selected to be the National Host by COESL and Global Entrepreneurship Network Caribbean.
Antigua and Barbuda will be participating in this Global Competition, which provides an unique opportunity for the island to showcase some of our best innovative entrepreneurs.
The Center is pleased to have received a generous donation from ACB Caribbean for this very worthy venture.
Joyanne Byers, Senior Manager, Finance & Accounting at ACB Caribbean, presented XCD 3,000.00 to Executive Director June M. Jackson and Judy Dease-Richards, Life Skills Tutor / Business Development Assistant of GARD Center at ACB Caribbean’s Headquarters on St. Mary’s and Thames Streets, St. John’s, on Friday, 29 July, 2022.
11 Finalists will each have 3 minutes to show us why they should be the National Winner of Entrepreneurship World Cup Antigua and Barbuda 2022.
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