Agriculture Fair & Market Returns to Paraquita Bay!

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Agriculture Fair & Market Returns to Paraquita Bay!

Agriculture Fair & Market Returns to Paraquita Bay!

First of all, we have to spotlight the individuals who turned out for the Agriculture fair hosted by the Department of Agriculture on the grounds of Paraquita Bay, Saturday, May 1st. Twenty-two tents decorated the flatland with dozens of farmers and fishers selling directly to the community. An awesome agricultural exhibition with a petting zoo, greased pig competition and even a fish soup contest! Happy to see this event return to the territory as a celebration of Farmers and Fishers week in the Virgin Islands.

Twenty-two vendors occupied tents throughout the grounds in Paraquita Bay, Tortola. Image Credit: Conserve Caribbean
Agriculture Fair
Poopsie, the gorgeous mare pictured above, pranced throughout the exhibition yesterday with her dog companion. Image Credit: Conserve Caribbean
Pineapple for sale
Pineapples sold for $3 per pound at the Agriculture Fair on Saturday, May 1st. Image Credit: Conserve Caribbean

Additionally, farmer Shallom received such strong endorsement from customers browsing the market, magnificent to witness. Our small team sold over 200 hundred pounds of BVI Black pineapple, grown in New Bush, Tortola. Invitations were extended to all who stopped by to come out and visit the farm grounds as the harvest will continue until June. Extremely thankful to everyone who spent time with us under the tent!

Shallom Agriculture Fair
Farmer Shallom, seen above in his bright yellow, solid a little over one hundred pounds of pineapples and slips on site. Image Credit: Conserve Caribbean

Definitely inspired to see this tiny Caribbean island working together to secure food for future generations. Support our garden community service program by donating directly via paypal and help us replant the Virgin Islands. See you in the bush!