Dominican Farmer Won Regional Agriculture Award
Dywany St. John received the 2026 CARICOM Farmer of the Year honor for his dedication to agricultural development.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Organic Food
Dywany St. John, a farmer from Wesley, Dominica, was named the 2026 CARICOM Farmer of the Year. The award was presented at the 20th Caribbean Week of Agriculture in Trelawny, Jamaica.
Why it matters
This award highlights the importance of individual commitment to regional food security and agricultural sustainability. It recognizes the vital contributions farmers make to local economies and the broader Caribbean food system.
Dywany St. John was selected as the winner of the CARICOM Farmer of the Year 2026 award out of a regional candidate pool. The specific metrics or acreage involved in the evaluation for this annual recognition remain under investigation.
The players
Dywany St. John
A farmer based in Wesley, Dominica, who was named the 2026 CARICOM Farmer of the Year.
CARICOM
The Caribbean Community, an intergovernmental organization that promotes economic integration and cooperation in the region.
The details
The award recognizes significant contributions to agriculture and a sustained commitment to farming practices. Recipients are evaluated based on their impact on regional food systems and their ongoing work to advance agricultural productivity within the Caribbean community.
Timeline
September 27, 2026: The award was presented at the 20th Caribbean Week of Agriculture.
Health Landscape
This award is a featured component of the Caribbean Week of Agriculture, which serves as the primary regional forum for agricultural policy and professional recognition. The recognition follows a long-standing pattern of celebrating regional leaders to encourage food security and sustainable farming.
This news highlights the regional focus on food production standards that impact the quality of produce available to the public. If you are interested in local food systems, consider discussing with your community food producers how they prioritize sustainable and transparent farming practices.
The takeaway
Recognizing top-tier agricultural producers brings attention to the importance of regional food self-sufficiency and high-quality farming. Tracking local agriculture initiatives can help you better understand the source and quality of the food in your own diet.
Further reading
For more on the broader efforts to support sustainable regional farming, see our guide to Organic Food.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Dominica News Online.
