Colombian Delegation Learns About Ag, Rural Development In North Escambia

March 12, 2017

Five delegates from Colombia recently visited in the North Escambia area to learn more about agriculture and rural development.

The delegates were from a variety of backgrounds, from a cacao farmer to a small business leader.

Their stops included the UF’/IFAS Extension Service in Cantonment and Steve’s Farm in Walnut Hill, which offers retail and wholesale produce and catfish.

The group discussed policies and practices that promote sustainable and scalable rural development, learned about effective ways to bring products to market, and examined laws and procedures related to land use.  The Colombian delegation also explored innovations and opportunities in rural development during their North Escambia a visit.

The visitors were invited to the United States under the auspices of the Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program. Their national program was arranged by World Learning and their local program was arranged by the Gulf Coast Citizen Diplomacy Council.

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Comments

3 Responses to “Colombian Delegation Learns About Ag, Rural Development In North Escambia”

  1. Shay on March 13th, 2017 6:14 am

    @Bob

    That was funny!! I don’t think they’d announce that kind of scouting for land to grow on.

  2. Bob on March 12th, 2017 11:26 pm

    I thought Colombians were already quite knowledgeable in agriculture,,,

  3. César González on March 12th, 2017 9:42 am

    Your very welcome Colombians to North West Florida,
    The land of good people. Come back again this is your home.
    Atentamente: Ciudadano BogotaColombiano.
    (Bienvenidos Colombianos al Noroeste de la Florida,
    La tierra de buenas personas. Vuelvan de nuevo esta es tu casa.
    Attentively: BogotaColombian Citizen)

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