WESTERN BUREAU: WHEN A person goes to the Hague Agricultural and Livestock Show, he/she expects to be well fed very well fed. This year, for the show's 50th anniversary celebration, the customary feast for the eye, nose and mouth that is put on at the Hague Showgrounds will be flavoured with treats from a very special food court, where products from within the parish of Trelawny will be up for the eating.It is not only the items that are grown, but also their by-products, which will be showcased. In addition, each item will be sponsored by a particular group, which will be responsible for exploring all the ways in which it can be used. And if you thought that Trelawny produced only yam, think again.
FROM JELLY WATER TO GIZZADA
The Deeside Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) group will take care of coconut and those who venture to the show should keep in mind that anything from jelly water to gizzada, from oil to copra, can come from the versatile product.
Papaya will be sponsored by Advanced Team, and orange by Good Hope, while yam products will be sponsored by Sentry Services Security Co. Ltd.
Cassava, another very versatile product, which can be used to make anything from starch to flour, will be taken care of by the 4-H Clubs.
Naturally, special attention will be given to Trelawny's most renowned product, so there will be
a comprehensive yam display. Persons who go to this year's renewal of the Hague show will be seeing all the stages that yam goes through, from planting to reaping, to export, as well as its various by-products.
And those are many, from drink, to flour, to wine and everything in between.
