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Bermuda AgricultureShow inspires Cayman Islanders
Courtesy: RenéHill,
The Bermuda Royal Gazette
Observersof our 65th Annual Agricultural Exhibition, Errol Watler, MarjaneEbanks - Fellows and Alfred Benjamin
Bermuda's Agricultural Exhibition has quitea reputation, the Royal Gazette was told last week by a delegationfrom the Cayman Islands.
Chief agricultural and veterinary officer,Alfred Benjamin, Errol Watler, Agricultural Society president,Marjane Ebanks-Fellows and Rudy Myles, Treasurer are here to observeand take part in Bermuda's annual agricultural celebration.
Presently, the Cayman Islands holds a one-dayagricultural show, but for their quincentennial celebrations nextyear, are planning on extending their event and have come herefor ideas to improve the show.
Mr. Benjamin was particularly impressedwith the way Bermuda children were involved in the bio-diversitydisplays put on by the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and Zoo.
Ms Ebanks-Fellows said: "We would likefor our children to be more involved to carry on the traditionsof both agriculture and caring for the environment."
Acting Director of Agriculture and Fisheries,John Barnes said: "It is really a pleasure to have the CaymanIsland group here at this time. They have been involved from thebeginning of the week and have also handed out a few prizes atthe exhibition."
The group have been here since Monday, watchingthe exhibits being set up; they return home tomorrow morning.
Mr. Watler said: "I quite liked the Bermuda Connections/FolkLife Festival; we'd like to do something similar".
All loved the vegetable critters and suggestedthat it was a good way to get children involved.
Mr. Watler was impressed with how many peoplehe had met who had first become involved as children and now workfor the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries.
Mr. Watler said that their show is not sponsoredby government, so it has to make a profit. They are planning tosee if they can get funding so that they can have more volunteersand more involvement with children and the public.