GEORGE HENRY, STAR Writer
The agricultural science programme at the Spalding High School in Clarendon got a boost on Friday when a number of farming tools and equipment were presented to that institution.
The items, donated by the 4-H Club parish development officer for Clarendon, Erick Green, included shovels, hoes, pickaxes, farm rakes and a soil tiller machine.
Green told THE STAR that the donation was made possible due to the collaborative efforts of his office and Food For the Poor. He said he is impressed with the interest of students at the institution in agriculture, hence the timely presentation.
He noted that Spalding high has been involved in a number of innovative farming initiatives over the years, and especially over recent months, hence the willingness to donate whatever equipment are available to help in improving what students and their teachers do in their agriculture programme.
Clayton Bryan, agricultural science teacher at the school, was happy to have received the well-needed tools.
"The tools will go a far way in enhancing farming activities for our students. The tiller machine, which we wanted to acquire for a very long time, will come in handy; and it will certainly enhance the mechanical aspect of farm machinery in agriculture among the students, who are already excited about the whole farming thing," said Bryan.
He added that students at the school are excited about agriculture and are willing to get their hands dirty as they acquire experience to further develop themselves as young farmers for the future.
He advised persons and companies to assist with scholarships for students interested in accessing tertiary studies in agriculture, as they prepare to take over from the older farmers who will retire within a few years.
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