Message from the President
Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show is the benchmark for showcasing agriculture industry and is a culmination of the work of our 220,000 farmers and Parish Agricultural Shows island-wide. The Denbigh Show is the perfect platform for sponsor patrons and stakeholders to become exposed to modern trends in agriculture and its emerging opportunities in the sector and related industries.
As the oldest, largest, most dynamic and premier Agricultural Industrial and Food Show in the English Speaking Caribbean and one of Jamaica’s most iconic events Denbigh will have its 64th annual staging scheduled for July 30 – August 1, 2016 on the Denbigh Showground, May Pen, Clarendon under the theme “Grow What We Eat And Eat What We Grow …..through Climate Smart Agriculture.”
The annual event staged by the Jamaica Agricultural Society in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries RADA, 4H Club, major sponsors HI-PRO, Digicel, Delta, Newport Fersen and other sponsors showcases the achievements and opportunities in the sector. The show will attract over 80,000 patrons, over 250 exhibitors, over 500 heard of animals and close to 100 overseas guest. The event is also predicted to generate over $1 billion spend to the Jamaican Economy with direct impact of the agriculture sector naturally and the Clarendon communities.
Patrons will once again be given the opportunity to experience; Children and Family Village Denbigh Health and Wellness Centre, Organic Village, Youth in Agriculture Village, Tourism Linkages, Denbigh Symposium, Farm Queen & Farming Competitions and Livestock Display. Nightly entertainment to include the Hi-Pro Denbigh Gospel Extravaganza and Digicel Rising Stars.
On behalf of the Jamaica Agricultural Society and The Denbigh Show Committee I would like to thank the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, RADA, the Jamaica 4 Clubs all sponsors, exhibitors, agriculture stakeholders, JAS management, staff, members, ABS Presidents and Commodity Board Chairman , farmers, and members, patrons and agencies for their continuous support to “THE DENBIGH SHOW.”
Let’s look forward to The Denbigh Show 2016 experience as we continue to expand the sector that will drive economic growth, food security and economic independence for our people, the rural citizenry and Jamaica Land We Love.
See you at Denbigh 2016!
Norman W. Grant OD, JP,FCA, MBA.
President