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.