Sustainable Agriculture Facilitator in Jamaica

We are looking for U.S. citizens who want to be a part of something bigger and are willing to go the distance to make a difference. Is that you?

In more than 60 countries, Peace Corps Volunteers are putting their purpose, passion, and skills to work in partnership with welcoming host communities – growing, teaching, learning, and making change together.

As a Peace Corps Volunteer, you'll live and work alongside community members on locally prioritized projects, receiving a stipend and other support as you immerse yourself in a new culture. You’ll build relationships, exchange knowledge, and help transform lives for generations.

About the project

Jamaican farmers are looking to increase profitability while building agricultural resilience to common natural disasters. Will you lend a hand?

Two recent hurricanes, including last year’s Category 5 Hurricane Melissa, resulted in significant damage to the island and economic loss. Farmers regularly face prolonged droughts, water management and distribution challenges, market gluts, and issues with integrated pest management to name a few. Therefore, the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA)—a subsidiary of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining—has identified a critical need for environmental adaption and resilience training at the local level. Additionally, many farmers begin traditional agricultural growing and selling practices after high school and do not pursue an advanced degree, resulting in a lack of business skills. Training in this area is essential for farming communities to enhance productivity, sustainability, and market compliance for long-term success.

As a Sustainable Agriculture Educator, you will collaborate with project partners to strengthen community resilience through the transfer of appropriate skills and technologies. Your collective goal is to improve agricultural productivity and sustainability. Together, you will help farmers adopt practices that conserve soil and water, improve post-harvest handling, and enhance agribusiness skills, ultimately contributing to food security and economic stability in rural communities.

Learn more about what Volunteers do in country by visiting our Jamaica project page.