Common man(Farmer), common needs and common goals
Not too long ago a group of young men (Farmers) met in the early morning of Sunday 11th January, 2010 to discuss the problems farmers and agriculturist alike were facing and the way forward for agriculture/farming within the region. There was a very small contingent of famers whom all were actively engaged in their personal goals and food production. One of the main objectives of this meeting was to consider the formation of a farmer’s cooperative and the possible advantages of doing such. The atmosphere was set and it was not too long before individuals took up the different responsibilities that were common within a registered cooperative. Lionel Stevens assuming the role of President, Kurt Richards Treasurer and Alanderson Selkridge took the post Secretary.
The foundation that we are so proud of today are a true reflection of our Objectives, aims, mission statement and motto which were all engineered right on the spot. This humble beginning would prove to be historical in this age of agriculture throughout our nation. There was no doubt that we would have to dedicate all our efforts and work hard in order to revive the interest and love for tilling the soil in this modern era. Thus, our favorite quote was born "Agriculture not only bestows riches upon a
people and a nation, but agriculture is genuinely the only riches a nation can
call its own.” This year 11th January, 2011 we celebrated the birth of the Sandy Point Alliance Against Hunger, which was officially registered the Sandy Point Agricultural Cooperative Society Ltd.
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