Jamaica Organic Agriculture Movement Limited
Country/Territory | Jamaica |
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Abbreviation | JOAM |
Organization Type | NGO (Civil Society) |
Website | www.joamltd.org |
Phone | +1 8768175756 |
Contact |
Nicola Shirley-Phillips (Project Lead) Janice Duhaney (Chairman) |
Description | JOAM was formed in 2001 with the mission to facilitate the development of a sustainable and economically viable organic agriculture sector in Jamaica. We are a non-governmental organisation run by volunteers. Since its inception, JOAM has run a number of training programmes for farmers. It has hosted three IOIA basic crop production inspector trainings and has a cadre of inspectors. JOAM operates through grant funding and memebrship payments. it provides training and suport to members of the organic movement and interested farmers. It has assisted in the development of 8 demo farms so that training and information sites for farmers are more accessible. |