St. Kitts and Nevis Extension Officers Unite for Intensive Capacity-Building Program Led by CARDI Expert

Agricultural extension officers from across St. Kitts and Nevis recently concluded a comprehensive, week-long training program aimed at modernizing farmer support services and strengthening the Federation’s agricultural sector.

The collaborative initiative was facilitated by Donawa Jackson, a seasoned CARDI officer with over 30 years of experience in Caribbean agricultural development. The sessions brought together field officers from both islands to align methodologies and upgrade technical service delivery.

Training Highlights & Core Objectives:

• Standardized Data Collection: Establishing unified data-gathering techniques to track field progress and crop performance accurately.
• Modern Crop Management: Updating strategies to accelerate the transfer of research and technology directly from the lab to local farmers.
• Core Extension Philosophies: Re-energizing foundational extension principles focused on continuous learning, adaptive research, and proactive farmer engagement.

This joint effort ensures that extension personnel across St. Kitts and Nevis share a unified vision and the modern tools needed to enhance local farm productivity and food security.