Backyard gardening can enable more persons to earn from tourism – Bartlett

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Backyard gardening can enable more persons to earn from tourism – Bartlett

The Ministry of Tourism says it has launched a $6-million backyard gardening project aimed at supplying agricultural produce that are in demand in hotels. The tourism ministry says the project has already paved the way for 10 young men and women...

Source: Jamaica Gleaner

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