Jamaica Biofuels Report - Ministry of Energy

ut first, the necessary steps need to betaken to ensure that it will actually beworthwhile.Initial training workshops to introduce newfeedstocks.>Explain why it is worthwhile to grownew feedstocks - but first, the necessarysteps need to be taken to ensure that itwill actually be worthwhile.Establish demonstration farms andlearning centers where the trainings cantake place, where best practices aredemonstrated, and where research can bedone on best practices specific to theregions. Can also demonstrate thatagriculture can complement food andcommunity enterprise.On-going information exchange as bestpractices evolve.Agricultural extension programs withspecialists from the region hired asextension workers that visit farms thathave participated in trainings to offeradvice and answer questions.Fora to share experiences and lessonslearned.International exchanges for those who willconduct trainings.Bring in experts from other countries tocontribute to trainings.Incorporate best practices training andeducation into relevant universitycurricula, including classes, degreeprogrammes, research opportunities,AgricultureSocietyResearchinstitutions71