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Last Updated: Feb 11, 2018 - 10:37:13 AM |
A full harvest of lettuce and other greens. Photo: BAMSI Bahamas
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Nassau, Bahamas - CULTURAL EXCHANGE: Students from the University of Maryland recently visited the Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute’s demonstration farm in North Andros. While there, an early morning start got the students up close and personal with the goats and sheep, with the BAMSI students also spending the morning farm skills session with the sheep and viewing the new pineapple field.
The University of Maryland students also visited the livestock houses and hydroponics shed where BAMSI is growing lettuce and green herbs.
Students from the University of Maryland visit BAMSI College in North Andros. Photo: BAMSI Bahamas
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The students visit the animal unit as well. Photo: BAMSI Bahamas
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Visiting students tour the demonstration farm, including the hydroponics unit. Photo: BAMSI Bahamas
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Up close and personal with the baby goats. Photo: BAMSI Bahamas
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Photo: BAMSI Bahamas
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Head of BAMSI_s Marine Science division Dr. Vallierre Deleveaux explains the process of growing leafy greens in the hydroponics unit. Photo: BAMSI Bahamas
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