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Jah-I is a to***co farmer from Troumaca who received advanced level certification in Vetiver Systems Technology last November. Since being invited by Felicia Wickham, he has become an active member of the Vetiver Heritage Family!

Jah-I is a part of our inclusive team of Field Champions that installs Vetiver Systems for erosion control, sustainable farm systems, coastal protection and trail development.

Hand2Earth's Vetiver Systems Technology training was delivered from Sep–Nov 2025 as part of the Inclusive GEF Assembly Challenge Program project titled Upscaling Vetiver Systems for Sustainable Farmland Recovery which is funded by Global Environment Facility and UNIDO - United Nations Industrial Development Organization.

Venus graduated from our Vetiver Systems Technology training in November 2025! After receiving the invitation to attend the first meeting from Troumaca farmer Ann John, she was fully committed.

In fact, her enthusiasm to get involved compelled her brother, Christopher, to join as well! Their five acre farm was one of several sites where Vetiver Systems were implemented during the September to November training. A total of eight vetiver contours spanning 320 meters were installed, along with a vetiver nursery near the top of the farm.

Due to its prominent location along St. Vincent’s Leeward Highway, Venus and Christopher’s farm has become the site that most effectively demonstrates Vetiver Systems Technology in farmlands to the public!

This Hand2Earth Vetiver Systems Technology training was delivered from Sep–Nov 2025 as part of the Inclusive GEF Assembly Challenge Program project titled Upscaling Vetiver Systems for Sustainable Farmland Recovery which is funded by Global Environment Facility and UNIDO - United Nations Industrial Development Organization.