The staging of Agrofest 2007, the premier agricultural and industrial show for Kingston and St. Andrew, promises to be a grand event this year, with impressive displays of farm produce and an exciting entertainment package.

"We are mixing agriculture with festival and fun," said Jamaica Agricultural Society (JAS) President Senator Norman Grant at the launch of the event on May 9 at St. Jude's Church Hall in Stony Hill, St.Andrew.

The annual event will be held on May 26 at Jamaica College under the theme: 'Advancing Rural and Economic Development through Agriculture'.

Cost

Senator Grant revealed that the show will cost the association about $500,000 to put on. It will include agricultural and horticultural displays; farm queen; livestock and youth in agriculture competitions; farmers market; and a canine display put on by Guardsman.

Heurged parents to "come out and bring the children, because at Jamaica College there will be entertainment and there will be a kiddie's village."

The entry cost is $300 for adults and $100 for children and a lucky patron will win a weekend for two at Negril Tree House Resort in Westmoreland.