Kent Rankine has been named Most Outstanding Farmer of the Year by the Cayman Islands Agricultural Society.
Kent Rankine receives the Ministers Award for Most Outstanding Farmer of the Year from Kurt Tibbetts wife, Shirley-Ann Tibbetts. Photo: Jewel Levy |
This was announced at the society’s annual awards and appreciation ceremony recently held at the Stacy Watler Pavilion, Lower Valley.
The event also honoured other entrants and contributors for their participation in the annual Agriculture Show held on Ash Wednesday.
Claiming the title for a number of years running, Agriculture Champion Exhibitor on show in superior vegetables, fruits was William Ebanks. Mr. Ebanks shared his night of fame with his wife Zelmalee, who collected her trophy for Champion Exhibitor on show in home products.
No other table in the function looked as favorably laden with well-earned trophies as the one Zelmalee shared with her North Side peers.
The competitive awards are given on a yearly basis to deserving farmers who have qualified through an application and judging process. The awards foster good relations with farmers by creating a greater public interest and understanding of today’s farmers and their challenges.
The event was attended by members of the Agricultural Society, members of the Agriculture Ministry, Grand Cayman and Sister Islands, Leader of Government Business Kurt Tibbetts and invited guests.
Award winners
Most Outstanding Farmer of the Year – Kent Rankine
Crop Farmer of the Year GC – William Ebanks
Crop Farmer of the Year CB – Merchirito Chantilope
Most Improved Crop Farmer GC – Raymond Whittaker
Most Improved Crop Farmer CB – Ellen and Delano Lazzari
Livestock Farmer of the Year GC – Kent Rankine
Livestock Farmer of the Year CB – Dennis Bodden
Most Improved Livestock Farmer CB – Dervyn Scott
Most Improved Livestock Farmer GC – Miguel and George Smith
Champion Crop Farmer on Show – William Ebanks
Champion livestock Farmer on Show – Kent Rankine
Champion District in Show – North Side
Grand Champion Bull – Ernest Smith
Grand Champion Poultry cock – Jonathon Jackson
Grand Champion Fancy bird – Owen Forbes
Grand Champion Doe – John McLean
Grand Champion Buck – Marcel Archer
Grand Champion Cow – Paul Rivers
Champion Bull Calf – Miguel and George Smith
Best Doe with kids – John McLean
Youngest Exhibitor in Show – Abigail Smith, 9
Champion Exhibitor on Show Fruits and vegetables – William Ebanks
Champion Exhibitor on Show – Grains and Nuts – John and Rhoda Smith
Champion Exhibitor on Show – Roots &Tubers – Kenneth Billings
Outstanding Pig Farmer on Show – Kent Rankine
Best Groomed Cattle on Show – Miguel and George Smith
Champion Exhibitor on Show-Arts &Craft – Anniejoy Ebanks
Champion Exhibitor on Show-Home Products – Zelmalee Ebanks
Champion Exhibitor on Show-Crochet – Doreen Fullwood
Champion Exhibitor on Show-Handicraft – Annielee Ebanks
Champion Exhibitor on Show – Needlework – Carmen Connolly.
Grand Champion School at Show – John Gray High
Champion Schools at Show – Savannah and East End Primary
Primary Grow Box competition winners GC – Savannah, Lighthouse, East End and John Gray
High School Grow Box competition winners – George Hicks and Cayman Brac
Arts and Crafts High Schools – John Gray High
Consistent Schools Agriculture – Cayman Bran and George Hicks Schools
District stalls winners – East End, North Side and Savannah
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