Farm the Future Conference
Our annual Business Investment Conference is back in Washington, DC. This year, our invited guests include other regional government ministers and representatives from trade development agencies and funding organizations.
“Farm the Future -Resetting the Agriculture Ecosystem
Participants will have the opportunity to engage with both key leaders and “doers” to explore action options for advancing resurgence and robust resilience in the agribusiness ecosystem.
Agenda
November 16-17, 2023
8:30 – 9:00 AM
OPENING REMARKS
12:00 – 1:30 PM
STORIES FROM THE FIELD – WORKING LUNCH
9:00 – 10:30 AM
OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES IN AGRIBUSINESS ECOYSTEM: Driving Inclusive Economic Growth for the Caribbean
1:30 – 3:30 PM
FINANCING THE DEAL – Ecosystem Infrastructure Investments
10:30 – 12:00 PM
OPPORTUNITIES & OPTIONS FOR STRENGTHENING VALUE CHAINS – Food, Fibre, Fuel, F(ph)arma, Forests
3:30- 4:00 PM
CLOSING
Our Speakers
Hon. Pearnel Charles, Jr., MP
Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries/Jamaica
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries
Rashanda Johnson
U.S. International Development Finance Institution
Business Development Specialist
Kevin Buchanan
United Agriculturalist and Farmers Association of Jamaica ( UAFAJ)
Founding Executive
Prof. Yacob Astatke
Morgan State University International Affairs
Assistant Vice President (AVP)
Anna Coby
U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA)
Country Manager, Latin America and the Caribbean
H.E. Taylor Reed Branson
The Branson Group
Founder
Jonathan M. White
NCBA CLUSA
Business Development and Strategy Director
His Excellency Wendall K. Jones
Jones Communications International Limited
Chief Executive Officer
Horrys Friaca
Interamerican Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA)
Agricultural Health and Food Safety International Specialist
Eng. Behailu Assefa
ASC Engineering Service
Managing Director and Founder
LaTaunya Darden
Minority and Women-Owned Business Outreach Division
Acting Vice President
Co-Chairs
Dr. Nsombi JaJa
President at QMC Inc USA
ICS Board Member and Conference Chair, Institute of Caribbean Studies
Dennis Ramdahin
Viahara Foundation
Lead Sustainable Strategist & Founder Sustainable Development Professional
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HIGHLIGHTING STORIES FROM FARMERS NEAR AND FAR
WHAT’S NEW IN FARM TECH
NEW FARMING TECHNIQUES
HARVEST
CLIMATE CHALLENGES
AGRI TOURISIM
HIGHLIGHTING STORIES FROM FARMERS NEAR AND FAR
Agriculture was the first occupation of man, and as it embraces the whole earth, it is the foundation of all other industries. JOHN F. KENNEDY
AGRI EXPORTS
Food, Farm, (Pharm)aceuticals
Exports of primary agricultural commodities accounted for about 16 percent of total exports in 2020 and processed agricultural products for an additional 14 percent. The sector supports an estimated 150 000 rural families and is the country’s second largest employer of labour.
Contact Us
Institute of Caribbean Studies
Washington, DC