WESTMORELAND ORGANIC FARMERS SOCIETY

Friends of Jamaica provided funds for the Westmoreland Organic Farmers Society (WOFS) to refurbish their office and community workspace. WOFS maintained a membership of 25 farmers with an irrigated organic demonstration farm, beehives, and aquaponics, producing goods sold at local markets (including harvested honey, sorrel, jams, and beer) while providing training on multiple subjects.

With a grant from FOJ and additional funds raised from stakeholders, WOFS replaced their office roof and front stairs, providing a workspace that was structurally safe and weather secure. The project created positive long-term benefits for the organization, allowing business conducted in the office to focus on group activities rather than being side-tracked by leaks when it rained or worrying about repairing a failing structure. The initiative also instilled a sense of pride, camaraderie, and accomplishment as WOFS members came together with the help of the wider community to upgrade their facilities.