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World Food Day Observance
October 16, 2022 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
World Food Day Observance
The World Food Day observance is scheduled for Sunday, October 16th from noon until 6:00 p.m. on the grounds of the UVI Albert A. Sheen Campus, St. Croix. While admission is free, attendees are asked to bring a non-perishable food item for the food drive. All items received will be donated to local food banks. World Food Day, officially celebrated on October 16th but observed worldwide during the month of October, brings attention to the plight of the hungry and undernourished in the territory and around the world. This year’s World Food Day theme, selected by the Food & Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, is Leave No One Behind: “Better production, better nutrition, a better environment and a better life.”
On Sunday, October 16th, the activities will include a formal opening ceremony, educational workshops, a food vendors court, a farmers market, demonstrations, a petting zoo, entertainment, a “House of CANs” competition, and FREE vegetable seedlings. Each year, three agricultural products are highlighted, and this year’s selections are banana, eggplant, and chicken. We are also having the World Food Day “Super Chef” Demonstration. Come and support young aspiring chefs.
You don’t want to miss this educational family fun event—WORLD FOOD DAY, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16th. Dr. Usman Adamu, UVI Dean and Director of Agriculture Programs, stated that “World Food Day is a time when we assess food production, distribution, and nutritional value. We hope that you will join us as we commit to do something to help end world hunger. Come out and participate in this event, as we promote awareness and action to feed the less fortunate in the territory.”
World Food Day is sponsored by UVI School of Agriculture and the V.I. Department of Agriculture. For more information, call Marthious Clavier at (340) 692-4090.
