The Ministry of Agriculture, Lands, Fisheries & the Blue Economy in Antigua and Barbuda is organizing a comprehensive Agricultural Career Fair and Expo scheduled for Thursday, February 26th. The event will take place at the Gilbert Agricultural & Rural Development Center from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, serving as a convergence point for farmers, technical experts, and industry leaders to demonstrate innovative career pathways in modern agriculture.
The expo will highlight cutting-edge sectors including precision crop production, agricultural technology applications, renewable energy integration, and advanced farm management techniques. A notable participant is Itajah Simmons, proprietor of Simmons Farm, who brings over ten years of specialized experience in cultivating sweet and seasoning peppers, bell peppers, and multi-colored watermelons.
Simmons operates a five-acre agricultural enterprise in Big Creek that incorporates drone technology into farming operations. His unique professional background includes a master’s degree in renewable energy and biogas engineering, coupled with his current role as a mechanical engineer at Public Works. This combination exemplifies the increasingly interconnected relationship between agricultural science, engineering disciplines, and technological innovation.
The ministry actively encourages students, educators, and career seekers to attend this initiative, positioning the event as a strategic platform for connecting with professionals who are driving the transformation of Antigua and Barbuda’s agricultural sector toward a more technologically advanced and sustainable future.