The Jamaica 4-H Clubs is on a drive to get Jamaicans to consume more rabbit, which it is actively promoting as ‘the other white meat’ and a healthful alternative for persons looking to enhance their diet.
During a visit to the 12-acre Rosehall 4-H Centre at Rosehall in Linstead, St Catherine, on Wednesday, the Gleaner team got a crash course on rabbit rearing and learnt about plans by the organisation to make rabbit meat easily available and affordable to Jamaicans in the hope that it will become a staple in most homes.
The 4-H Clubs is also looking to resuscitate the Jamaica Rabbit Breeders Association.
When the COVID-19 pandemic is over, the Jamaica 4-H Clubs plans to acquire some American Blues from farmers in St Elizabeth and build up its breeding stock before launching a major ‘Eat Rabbit’ campaign, according to Edwards.
To learn more about the Jamaica 4-H Clubs’ effort to promote rabbit as the other white meat, please contact the Rosehall 4-H Centre by calling 876-985-2959 or the head office at 876-927-4050-2; check out their website at www.jamaica4hclubs.com; or reach them via Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
