The objective of the Emergency Food Layer Production is to enhance food security for the Commonwealth of The Bahamas by strengthening the production systems of existing farmers.


Eligibility 

Must be a registered farmer.

Process 
  1. Farmers need to download and complete application form
  2. Email completed form to poultryfarming@bahamas.gov.bs
  3. Wait for a response
Application Form(s) 

Layer Applications Form

Supporting Documents 
  • Farmers’ Registration card,
  • Farming business license,
  • Certificate in related agricultural program,
  • Copy of High School Diploma,
  • Copy of Bahamian Identification (i.e. Passport, Drivers License or NIB card
  • Photo the layer housing.
Turn-around time 
Fourteen working days
Deadline 
August 23rd, 2021.
Related Fee(s) 

No fees are associated with this programme

For more information please contact 

Department of Agriculture
Gladstone Road and Munnings Drive
Nassau, The Bahamas
Tel. (242) – 397-7450
Fax. (242)- 322-3960
E-mail: poultryfarming@bahamas.gov.bs
Website: www.bahamas.gov.bs/agriculturemarine

Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

 
Agency Contact Info
 
Agriculture and Marine Resources, Ministry of
Out Island Traders Building
East Bay St
P. O. Box N-3040
Nassau, N.P., The Bahamas
minagriculturemarine@bahamas.gov.bs
Phone: (242) 397-7400
Fax: (242) 322-8632 or 322-1767
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