The competition will be held in three (3) categories:
Category A - Primary Schools with adequate land space
Category B - Secondary Schools with adequate land space
Category C - Schools with inadequate land space utilizing alternative means of crop production.
Each school in Category A and B are expected to cultivate three (3) crops, one form any of the groups listed below. Schools in Category C are expected to cultivate one (1) crop selected from any of the groups listed.
Crops to be cultivated MUST be selected form the following groups:
GROUP 1 Leafy vegetable; e.g. lettuce, cabbage, patchoi, celery, etc.
GROUP 2 Fruit vegetable; e.g. tomato, cucumber, ochro, peppers, etc.
GROUP 3 Root crop; e.g. carrot, sweet potato, beets, etc.
GROUP 4 Flower crop; e.g. cauliflower, broccoli
GROUP 5 Legume; e.g. beans
GROUP 6 Cereal: e.g. corn
The following criteria will be used for judging:
• Field sanitization and general appearance
• Use of appropriate cultural practices
• Productivity
• Record Keeping
• Innovation
All schools are encouraged to participate.
For more information contact: PUBLIC RELATIONS UNIT, MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES, Email: kseetahal@yahoo.com Website: www.grenadaedu.com
Phone: 1-473-440-2737 Fax: 1- 473-440-6650