HLSCC TO OFFER TRAINING IN AGRICULTURE
Written by Fuze Social Team on October 5, 2021
The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College through the directive of the Agricultural Advisory Committee, will this fall offer quality education and training within the agriculture industry.
Chairman for Committee, William Georges says they have been working feverishly in the discharge of the mandate by the Government.
Georges said the programme being developed will not only widen the scope of HLSCC’s offerings to students but will also increase training available to agricultural producers.”
The proposed training, which will be conducted on the College’s campus in Paraquita Bay, will consist of classroom instructions and field demonstrations including hands-on training.
It will provide participants with the theoretical background in modern agricultural practices, as well as practical training in the farm environment, taking into account the responsibility for preserving the environment.
Participants will be required to successfully complete a minimum of three
courses, consisting of two in Crops and Animal Production and one in Farming Business to complete the training. Participants may enroll in at least one course at a time, choosing the time and sequence of courses at their convenience.
They be assessed in each course and will be certified on successful completion of the programme requirements. Certified persons may enroll for up to three additional courses offered to obtain further training. Certified persons will also be designated by the Department of Agriculture as ‘Certified Farmers’ and may receive the benefits and privileges from the Department, as may be determined from time to time.
