Plans of becoming a pilot were quickly replaced when Shane Lyn-Cook tried his hand at farming and planted his first crop of carrots in 2022. He was so taken-in with the whole experience – from planting to reaping – that he has since committed to a career in farming.
His 1.5-acre farm in Aboukir, St Ann, is now the source of a variety of produce, including sweet potato, hot and sweet peppers, lettuce, and cabbage. But Lyn-Cook wants to go further.
Upon discovering the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining's Rural Youth Economic Empowerment Programme (RYEEP), which offers training in farming practices and farm business management, he eagerly seized the opportunity to learn of the various ways to improve his farm.
RYEEP, a six-month training programme, aims to empower young Jamaicans living in rural areas to become successful agricultural entrepreneurs. It is being facilitated by the Jamaica 4-H Clubs and HEART/NSTA Trust.
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