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OECS Youth in Agriculture Person of the Year – 2024

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Bevon Chadel Charles is a visionary leader and trailblazer from Grenada, renowned for her pioneering work in sustainable agriculture and community development. As the founder of Akata Farms, Bevon is revolutionizing agriculture by integrating cutting-edge technology and eco-friendly practices to empower local farmers and drive economic growth. Her commitment to transforming food systems is creating a sustainable and prosperous future for communities in Grenada and beyond.

The following is a list of some of her endeavours, and it is by no means exhaustive of her incredible contributions to society:

  • Grenada’s first country Representative of Young Professionals for Agriculture Development, an organization led by young advocates for agriculture advancement and change.
  • President of the Grenadian Youth for Agriculture Development in Technology, as well as the
  • Regional Coordinator for Sustainable Development Goals Corp, another youth-driven organization with teams across the globe.
  • Winner of the Caribbean Region: Commonwealth Youth Award 2021.
  • She is the Grenada Representative of the Caribbean Development Bank’s Future Leaders Network-FLN,
  • USAID Youth Council Ambassador,
  • The Country Coordinator-Commonwealth Youth Climate Network
  • Director on the Grenada Marketing & National Importing Board and
  • Vice President, Grenada Agro Tourism Cooperative

Her interests are not only focused on developing a robust entrepreneurial sphere in Grenada and beyond. She is deeply passionate about ICT, innovations in hydroponics, freight farming, AI Technology, Protein engineering, and Nanotechnology as it regards to improving agricultural production and food security. She is learning how these innovations can transform growing rural communities that will, in turn, enhance the livelihoods of its people.

Beyond her work in agriculture, Bevon is a dedicated advocate for gender equality and youth empowerment.

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