SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN JAMAICA
Kee Farms: Key Achievements and Milestones From environmental impact to business development, Kee Farms has achieved significant milestones:
Business development: • November 2023: Entered into a partnership with a major resort conglomerate to start farms off of their development and to collect and remove invasive seaweed species from their property. • April, June, and July 2023: Secured Letters of Intent from three companies (two wholesale and one value-added product purchaser).
Environmental impact and fundraising: • To date, we’ve removed 3 tonnes of carbon from the environment and solidified partnerships with six fish sanctuaries. • We’ve secured US$110,000 in non- dilutive funding from the Alligator Head Foundation, the Government of Jamaica, United Nations Development Programme: Archipelagic and Island States (UNDP:AIS), Halcyon, the Development Bank of Jamaica, the Global Water Partnership-Caribbean and the Expo City Live Program.
Operations growth and development: • Since inception , we’ve collaborated closely with the Government of Jamaica to develop ocean farming policies, legislation and guidelines, and have obtained all necessary permits and licenses for our operations. • May 2022: Seaweed growing operations started. • July 2022 – December 2022: Trained 50 community members – intro to seaweed farming. • September 2022 – April 2023: Ran a pilot project to grow oysters. This project will be scaled up and resumed at a later date as part of our multitrophic system phase. • June 2023: Research, development and prototyping into proprietary byproduct from invasive seaweed species.
The importance of ocean health to Kee Farms For Kee Farms, the restoration of ocean health is not just a mission; it’s a moral imperative. As Jamaicans, we have witnessed firsthand the devastating impacts of marine degradation on communities and livelihoods. By restoring ocean health, Kee Farms not only safeguards the environment but also ensures a brighter, more resilient future for Jamaica and beyond. Kee Farms stands at the forefront of a new era in agriculture, one defined by sustainability, innovation and community empowerment. Through its holistic approach to farming and unwavering commitment to ocean health, Kee Farms is paving the way for a more prosperous and sustainable future for generations to come.
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