The Cayman Islands National School Garden Programme

The Cayman Islands Ministry of Planning, Agriculture, Housing, Infrastructure, Transport and Planning have developed the 'Cayman Islands Food and Nutrition Security Policy' whereby they have created an inspiring and much-needed National School Garden Programme which is nurturing young minds and green thumbs! The aims of the programme are to do the following:

Empowering Education: They enable schools to create and maintain vibrant vegetable gardens that enhance students' learning experiences and encourages healthy eating.

Hands-on Learning: The programme engages hundreds of students in practical agricultural activities, teaching them about plant biology, ecology and sustainability.

Consistent Support: The Ministry has allocated CI$30,000 per cycle, with CI$1,000 for primary schools and CI$1,500 for high schools annually, to ensure the success and growth of school gardens.

Future Expansion: The programme is being evaluated to potentially include enthusiastic private schools, broadening its impact and reach. The Ministry encourages all schools to contact the Ministry for more information. Visit www.gov.ky/pahi or call (345) 244 2412.