The Ellerton Primary School is making significant strides in its agriculture programme. On Friday, the school moved one step further as they hosted a rededication ceremony and unveiling of a new greenhouse.The greenhouse, named the “Ashantio Sealy” Shade House carries the name of a former pupil who left an indelible mark on the school’s approach to agriculture but who passed away almost one decade ago.On Friday, Minister of Housing, Land and Maintenance Dwight Sutherland, a former headboy of the school, spoke of the importance of youth developing green thumbs. This, he said is critical to working towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s)“If we are truly aiming to become self-sufficient in Crop production and reach zero hunger by 2030, as a Sustainable Development Goal, we have to start within our schools and I applaud the Ellerton Primary, Ms Greendige and her team and Mr Haynes for recognizing that agriculture is so important,” he said.The minister added that farming must be seen as a main hustle.
