Retired police chief heads Exuma farmers association By BIS  February 24th 2011 Retired Deputy Commissioner of Police John Rolle has been elected president of the Farmers Association of Exuma. Along with his team, their goal is to return that island as a premier agriculture producer.We are serious about farming in Exuma,” he told a meeting with BAIC executives on Tuesday. <<more>> Push for new sweet potato variety  By BIS February 2nd 2011 North Andros farmers are being encouraged to expand their sweet potato cultivation to include the popular orange-skinned beauregard food store variety. Casey B Cox of Cox Brothers Farms in Marvell, Arkansas held a seminar on Tuesday outlining modern methods used to ensure bumper harvests. <<more>> Organic farm for North Abaco BY BIS January 7th 2011 A 1,500-acre organic farm is taking shape in North Abaco. Situated on the former Key and Sawyer citrus operation in the Norman’s Castle area, the project is headed by Texan entrepreneur Paul Baker, a resident of Marsh Harbour.Local government officials, farmers associations <<more>> BAIC Established new Food Processing Unit By BIS November 15th 2010 Food processing has taken on added impetus thanks to a new unit established by Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation (BAIC). Headed by Senior Food Processing Officer Tonjia Burrows, it recently completed a series of workshops on how to add value to locally grown produce<<more>> South Andros Farm road progresses By BIS October 21, 2010 Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation’s three-mile farm road through Duncombe’s Coppice in South Andros has reached the fertile pine forest. And, in anticipation of the opportunities it may bring, the South Andros Farmers Association has been formed, headed by Bridget Lloyd.<<more>> BahamArts 2010 By BIS October 13 2010 Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation’s 13th BahamArts Festival will be held the entire weekend beginning October 29th at the Arawak Cay Culture Centre, executive chairman Edison M Key confirmed. <<more>> Caribbean Film & Video Competition October 7th 2010 The EU based CTA is backing a project in the region that is being jointly managed by the Caribbean Council for Science and Technology, CARDI, and UWI called the ‘Caribbean Science and Agriculture Film & Video Competition’. The aim is to engage people in processes that use technology to improve the communication of science, technology and innovation issues and to support and encourage local film makers and video producers to become involved in this field.<<more>> Artisans prepare for Caribbean craft show By BIS August 3rd, 2010 Bahamian artisans have won the praise of Caribbean Export Development Agency’s research and communications officer, Cora Lowe. <<more>> Garden Hills Artisans Graduate By BIS July 16th 2010 Garden Hills artisans who graduated from the Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation (BAIC) course in shell and straw craft were encouraged to take advantage of money-making opportunities. <<more>> BAIC reaches out to Long Islanders farmers By BIS July 15th, 2010 Long Islanders are answering the government’s call to produce more food and Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation (BAIC) is to provide them with additional fresh plantain and banana stock. <<more>> Industrial zoning for BAIC Hatchet Bay properties By BIS June 3rd 2010 In an effort to stimulate the economy of Hatchet Bay, Eleuthera, Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation (BAIC) has embarked on a zoning project to create business and employment opportunities. <<more>> Graduates encouraged to tap into $300 million spent on importing souvenirs By BIS June 1st 2010 Executive Chairman of the Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation (BAIC), Edison Key encouraged graduates of the Mangrove Cay Batik tie and dye-training program to tap into the $300 million spent each year in The Bahamas to import souvenirs for tourists. <<more>> Greenhouse for Mayaguana school By BIS April 8th 2010 In a move to encourage food production in Mayaguana, Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation (BAIC) is donating a greenhouse and $500 in seed money to the high school there. BAIC executive chairman Edison M Key also promised assistance to Mayaguanians interested in livestock rearing and poultry farming.<<more>> Chinese plan major investment in farming By Canishka Alexander (Abaconian) March 15th 2010 Four Chinese visited Abaco on March 2 through March 6 as guests of Edison Key, MP and Executive Chairman of Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation. They came to study the agricultural potential of Abaco. The group is planning to make a proposal to the Bahamian government to develop farming in both North and South Abaco. <<more>> Bahamas National Craft Association (BNCA) Directors Meeting and courtesy call to the P.M BY BAIC January 2010 The Directors of the Bahamas National Craft Association (BNCA) held a meeting in January 2010. Under the New President, Mrs. Martha Smith they discussed upcoming events and the way forward for the group. <<more>> Greenhouses for North Andros farmers BY BIS March 1 2010 Two modern 4,200 square feet greenhouses have been ordered for farmers in North Andros, Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation (BAIC), Executive Chairman, Edison M Key confirmed. Coming out of Jamaica, they will be erected on two acres at the site of the proposed agri-industrial park. <<more>>