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Barbados’ Minister of Agriculture is debunking the myth that young people aren’t interested in farming—pointing to rising enrollment in agri-courses and success stories like onion farmer Shimon Agard. The real hurdle? Lack of clear pathways and opportunities. To fix it, the ministry’s rolling out internships, a summer camp for hands-on exposure, and revamped school greenhouses designed to teach agribusiness—and even turn crops into profit. The push also aims to shift public perception and secure long-term support to help young farmers build sustainable businesses.

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