We were very fortunate to be invited to the Children and Youth Farming Program Graduation Celebration.

The day began with a private book reading from @travellingfeetbooks , who read from her latest children’s book “ABC Where are We? The West Indies!”. The premise of this book is to educate children on Caribbean territories, locations, and landmarks including a reference section containing country and territory flags.

The children from the program put on a presentation, reciting the vast knowledge they received in farming and geography. 

The youth leaders of the program, presented their program/business proposals. During the tenure of the Leadership Program, the youth participants were tasked to formulate their own community workshop/program that would benefit children/youth in various walks of life. 

The youth participants learned how to trademark their businesses names and logos and formulate a business proposal and presentation. Financial literacy, business ethics, and effective presentation methods were taught throughout the duration of the program. 

We enjoyed and were impressed by each presentation and look forward to see these young adults thrive in the community and business world. 

After the presentations we took on a tour of the grounds, where we were introduced to various landmarks, buildings, and plots for farming. We made stops to interact with the animals throughout the grounds. One particular goat was very affectionate towards PC Calder. 

The day concluded with graduation photos, gift bags, conversations, and many laughs!

A very BIG thank you to 

@bccctoronto@zawadifarm , @countryheritagepark , @torontoblackfarmers , @travellingfeetbooks , @wellnessbybhumika and all the successful graduates and hard working volunteers for making this day a very special one!

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