ConnectAgri at the biggest agricultural show in the Western Cape – NAMPO Cape

by Mary James, maryj@elsenburg.com

TThe second NAMPO Cape was hosted at Bredasdorp in the Overberg District during September 2019 and proved to be bigger and better. What started as a muddy first day turned out to be a very productive week for the department. All hands were on deck to broaden the horizon for approximately 120 students on the world of agriculture and the various career options that are available in the sector.

The first of three ConnectAgri events that the department has selected to host in 2019/20, this first-time event is sure to become a regular on the department’s calendar as it has proven to be one of the biggest agricultural shows in the Western Cape.

The schools that attended the show were Overberg High School from Caledon, Riviersonderend High School, Albert Myburgh Senior Secondary School from Bredasdorp, Swellendam Senior Secondary School and Bredasdorp High School. The principals and teachers who accompanied the children were all very positive and full of praise for the department and the exhibitions.

In addition to the students who enjoyed the departmental stands, a number of people from the public also visited the departmental exhibitions, catching up on the latest technologies, services and opportunities on offer.

In retrospect, the department enjoyed meeting and greeting its key stakeholders and spreading the good agricultural stories that the province is known for. With nearly 20 000 visitors attending over the three days, this show is worth the visit. #ForTheLoveOfAgriculture.

If your school is interested in agriculture and would like an invitation to attend our next ConnectAgri event at Riversdale (19–22 February 2020), please contact Giselle Terblanche at the Western Cape Department of Agriculture at gisellet@ elsenburg.com AP

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