MFP Youth and Agriculture Newsletter

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Vol.3, Issue 1, 2013




County Special Awards 2012Most Outstanding Most Improved Record Keeping Practical Proficiency

Caroni Mr. Joel Ramirez Ms. Geeta Premchand- Seebaran

Miss April Vidal Mr. Antonio Bleasdell

St. George West Mr. Keon Fabien Miss Jayantee Sumair Miss Carlene Martin Mr. Keon Fabien

St. George East Miss Vero Thomas Miss Cris Ann Mark Miss Marlena Thomas

Mr. Mark Dhanlal

St. Andrew / St. David

Mr. Andrew Lewis Mr. David Singh Mr. Andrew Lewis Miss. Anisha Mc Kenzie

St. Patrick East Mr. James Pachico Ms. Amanda Dixon Ms. Romini Lutchmiepersad

Mr. Satish Ramdial

St. Patrick West Miss Kizzy Fortune Ms. Chandai Maharaj Miss Kizzy Fortune Mr. Stephen Gibson

Nariva/Mayaro Mr. Abraham Williams Mr. Nicholas Parris Mr. Abraham Williams

Mr. Abraham Williams



Nov 2012 Ghandi Vedic Memorial School Making of pickles, chow chow and chicken ham

Nov 2012 RAN S.P.A.R.K Project and Awards Function

Jan 2013 St. George West County Office Workshop with teachers: Making of pickles, chow chow and chicken ham

Jan 2013 St. George West County Office National 4-H Council meeting. 80 teachers attended and were given sets of hand tools for their schools

Feb 2013 Valencia Nature Resort and Heritage Park

4-H Family Day – approximately 140 persons attended

March 2013 County Caroni Spelling Bee competition

April 28th 2013 Tobago National 4-H Council General meeting

May 2013 St. George West County Office Training workshop: making jams, jellies and marmalades

June 3 - 8 4-H WEEK • Holy Saviour Anglican Primary School open Day and Installation Ceremony

• Maracas/Las Cuevas Fund Raising Play by the Strolling Players

June 15th 2013 Maloney Regional Complex Annual Bread baking Competition. Use of locally available composite flour alternatives.

June 2013 Clubs preparing for the S.P.A.R.K



Medicinal PlantsIn Trinidad and Tobago numerous plants have been used as the source of folk remedies (bush teas) for a variety of health conditions for hundreds of years. A Guide to the Medicinal Plants of Trinidad and Tobago written by Compton Seaforth and colleagues, was published in 1985 by the Commonwealth Secretariat in London, England. One decade later, several plants were described in the Eighteenth Century West Indian Pharmaceuticals (Howard RA. 1994. Harvard Papers in Botany. No. 5: 69-91). Such plants remain among the least documented systematically in the scientific literature mainly because they are tropical and of the new world. Although the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago is quite small (5,128 sq km), over one hundred medicinal plant species have been identified. This indicates a very rich diversity of species in our islands. Please note that before using any of the remedies listed, you are advised to consult your physician based on your particular medical condition.

Common Name: Shining bush

Scientific Name: Peperomia pellucida (L) KunthMedicinal uses: Abdominal pain, Abscesses, Acne, Boils, Colic, Fatigue, Gout, Headaches, Renal disorder, Rheumatic joint pain, Haemorrhages, Fever, Lowers cholesterol, Dressing wounds, Cough suppressant, Emollient, Diuretic, Reduces Uric acid.

Common Name: Shandilay, Lions’ ear Common Name: Candle bush, Wild senna

Scientific Name: Leontis nepetifolia Scientific Name: Cassia alataMedicinal Uses: Asthma, Cramps, Diarrhoea, Diuretic, Kidney Stones, Diabetes, Skin Diseases, Swelling, Thrush, Uterine Contractions, Wounds, Dysentery, Coughs, Fever, Malaria, Womb Prolapse.

Medicinal Uses: Ringworm, Cooling, Laxative, Skin diseases, Itching, Syphilis sores, Herpes, Psoriasis, Jaundice, Mouthwash.

Common Name: Bachelor Button Common Name: Periwinkle, Old maid

Scientific Name: Gomphrena globosa Scientific Name: Catharanthus roseusMedicinal Uses: Bronchial Asthma, Acute and Chronic Bronchitis, Whooping Cough, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Jaundice, Oliguria, Kidney Problems, Heart Tonic.

Medicinal Uses: Treatment of Diabetes, Insect Stings, Eye Wash for Infants, Asthma, Excess Gas, Painful Menstruation, Rheumatism, Malaria, Anti-cancer Properties.



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