An effort is underway to encourage young Barbadians to get involved in sheep farming.
It’s the focus of Government’s Black Belly Sheep Programme.
Three 4H Clubs – Holy Innocents and Ignatius Byer Primary Schools and the Western United Stars Community 4H Clubs were recently presented with a number of the animals through the programme at the Government’s Animal Livestock Station.
Consultant, Dr. Leroy McClean says the idea is to instill a sense of responsibility in young people and to show them there is entrepreneurship in farming.
Meanwhile, Club Leader at Western United Stars Community 4H Club Andrea Lynch, says it is a dream come true for the young members.
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