DAY 1: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 2019Moderator: Dr. Roxanne Waithe Technical Specialist, IICA

8:30 - 9:00 Registration

9:00 - 9:05 Welcome Remarks

Mr. Seibert Frederick Permanent Secretary Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security

Brief Remarks:

9:05 - 9:20 Ms. Katja Svensson Programme Manager Delegation of the European Union to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean States, OECS and CARICOM/CARIFORUM

9:20 - 9:35 Hon. Indar Weir Minister of Agriculture and Food Security

Main Objectives of the Workshop

9:35 - 9:45 Mrs. Ena Harvey Representative Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA)

Session 1: Setting the Scene: Opportunities to Support Linkages Between Agriculture, Trade, Tourism and HealthThis session will set the scene in relation to the opportunities and linkages between the tourism sector and other sectors, including agriculture and trade. It will also examine successful models in other countries which could be relevant to the devel-opment of a national agro-tourism policy.

9:45 - 10:00 Development of a National Agro-Tourism Policy Mrs. Suzette Edey-Babb Chief Economist Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security

10:00 - 10:15 Global and Regional Agro-Tourism Development Trends Mrs. Ena Harvey Representative, IICA

10:15 - 10:35 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

10:35 - 10:50 COFFEE BREAK

Ministry of Agricultureand Food Security

Session 2: The Barbados Context: Opportunities for the Development of Agro-TourismThis session aims to provide a better understanding of the opportunities for agro-tourism in Barbados. It will also assess the key initiatives required for the formulation of a national agro-tourism policy.

10:50 - 11:05 Opportunities for Greater Policy Linkages Between the Tourism and Agriculture Sectors

Mrs. Nicole Alleyne Chief Tourism Development Off icer Ministry of Tourism and International Transport

11:05 - 11:20 Gaps and Opportunities for Increased Market Linkages Between Agricultural Products and the Tourism Sector

Mr. Curtis Grant Consultant (Former) Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA)

11:20 -11:50 Overview of the Main Agricultural and Fisheries Products With Potential For Export to Tourism Markets

Mr. Donn Johnson Survey Off icer Barbados Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation (BADMC)

Mr. Stephen Willoughby Chief Fisheries Off icer Ministry of Maritime Aff airs and the Blue Economy

11:50 -12:20 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

12:20 - 1:20 LUNCH

1:20 - 3:00 Working Groups: Priority Strategies and Policies for Agro-Tourism Development and Support

3:00 - 3:15 BREAK

3:15 - 4:00 Working Group Presentations

4:00 - 4:30 Plenary Discussion

3:15 - 4:00 Working Group Presentations

4:00 - 4:30 Plenary Discussion

DAY 2: THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 2019Moderator: Mr. Eric Lewis Economist, Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security

Session 1: Promoting Agro-Tourism Through the Provision of Financial and Technical Assistance, Value Chains and Safety Standards This session will provide an overview of the financial and technical assistance available and the sanitary and phyto-sanitary standards required for the development of a sustainable agro-tourism sector.

8:30 - 9:15 Overview of Financial and Technical Assistance Available for Agro-Tourism Projects Mrs. Nicole Alleyne Chief Tourism Development Officer Ministry of Tourism and International Transport

Mr. Rohan Cumberbatch Investment Analyst Enterprise Growth Fund Limited (EGFL)

Mr. Marc Ifill Business Development Officer Barbados Investment and Development Corporation (BIDC)

9:15 -10:00 Challenges and Opportunities in Supplying Certified Fresh Produce to the Hospitality Sector: Policy Solutions

Mr. Curtis Grant Consultant (Former) Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA)

9:15 -10:00 Mr. Clayton Roach Procurement Supervisor Barbados Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation (BADMC)

Mr. Theodore Fraser Operations Officer Barbados Agricultural Society (BAS)

10:00 - 10:45 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

10:45 - 11:00 COFFEE BREAK

11:00- 11:45 Linking Farmers to Agribusiness for Quality Products

Mr. Stephen Farquharson Regional Technical Officer Caribbean Regional Organisation for Standards and Quality (CROSQ)

Mr. Damie Sinanan Senior Advisor, Competitiveness and Export Promotion Caribbean Export Development Agency

Dr. Beverley Wood Project Coordinator National Agricultural Health and Food Control Programme

Session 2: Product Development and Branding This session will examine the key requirements for branding, product development and mar-keting to tourism-markets and examples of successful models.

11:45 - 12:15 Supplying Seafood to the Tourism Sector: Experiences and Challenges

Ms. Kristina Adams Aquaculture Consultant Adams Aqualife

Mr. David Sumpter Managing Director Shorelinez Inc

12:15 - 12:45 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

12:45 - 1:45 LUNCH

1:45 - 2:45 Marketing and Development of Value-Added, Health and Wellness, and Farm Based Tourism Products

Ms. Georgina Thornton Manager PEG Farm and Nature Reserve

Mr. Mahmood Patel Manager Coco Hill Forest Hikes and Tours

Mr. Steve Andrews Chief Executive Officer Soothing Touch Da Spa

1:45 - 2:45 Ms. Fayola Agaja Entrepreneur and Graduate Youth Agri-preneurship Incubator Programme (YAIP) 2:45- 3:15 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

3:15 - 3:30 BREAK

Session 3: Promoting Culinary Tourism: The Link Between Agriculture and Local Cuisine This session will examine the role and experiences of policy makers, chefs and other culinary professionals in stimulating the demand for local agricultural products and promoting local cuisine.

3:30 - 3:35 The Chefs for Development Programme

Mrs. Ena Harvey Representative, ICCA

3:35 - 3:50 Trends, Expectations and Lessons Learned

Mr. Peter Edey Managing Director The Dining Club

3:30 - 4:25 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

4:25 - 4:30 THE WAY FORWARD