Project Overview

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Chance Agro Project-Jamaica

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The Project Agriculture, Mental Health & Sustainability:

The Project Agriculture, Mental Health & Sustainability Rehabilitation Nutrition Development Research Manufacturing Technology Energy Training Employment Resources Chance Agro Project – Jamaica To Research and Educate the Parallel Areas of Agriculture & Mental Health, while Implementing Sustainable Solutions for Healthier Environments

Project Team:

Project Team Chance Agro Project – Jamaica

Countries:

Countries Jamaica Philippines United States Others CARICOM Latin America England China Chance Agro Project – Jamaica The Project Consists of Representation, Supporters, Funders, Experts, Students & Clients from the Following Countries

Parallels Mental Health & Agriculture:

Parallels Mental Health & Agriculture Chance Agro Project – Jamaica Implementation of Critical Sustainable Solutions in Mental Health & Agriculture Is Imperative to Project Success those with serious mental illness suffer from lack of integrated care Psychiatric News growing food and non-food crops in and near towns and cities contributes to healthy communities by engaging residents in work and pleasure that improves the well-being of themselves and the broader public. www.foodsecurity.org working with plants, cultivation and being in the outdoors trigger both illness prevention and healing responses. health professionals use plants and gardening materials to help patients of diverse ages with mental illness improve social skills, self-esteem, and use of leisure time. horticulture therapy promotes plant-human relationships to induce relaxation and to reduce stress, fear and anger, blood pressure, and muscle tension www.foodsecurity.org technology has the potential to significantly improve access, engagement, effectiveness and affordability of treatment, yet relatively little use has been made of technology to date ACM Digital Library farmers represent a subgroup of rural and remote communities at higher risk of suicide attributed to insecure economic futures, self-reliant cultures and poor access to health services. early intervention models are required that tap into existing farming networks. BioMed Central

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Project Areas Chance Agro Project – Jamaica

Agriculture:

Agriculture Coconut Industry Organic Farming Intercropping Functional Foods Research Centers Training Facilities By-Products Chance Agro Project – Jamaica Focus on Nutrition, Planting, Food Supply, Education, Rehabilitation, Training, Distribution and Health

Health:

Health Chance Agro Project – Jamaica Rehabilitation Environment Research Mental Health Diabetes HIV/AIDS Oral Health Clinical Medication Holistic Develop Dialogue, Study and Treatment Opportunities between Professionals, Students, Clients and Government

Development:

Development Land Behavioral Economic Rural Urban Health Chance Agro Project – Jamaica Partnerships In Land Development, Planting, Manufacturing, Distribution, Rehabilitation Centers, and Training Institutions

Technology:

Technology Farming Equipment Manufacturing Transportation Research Energy Distribution Information Records Treatment Chance Agro Project – Jamaica

Energy:

Energy Increase Energy Self-Reliance and Profitability Costs, Usage, Diversification, Efficiencies & Irrigation Chance Agro Project – Jamaica

*Research A Special Project :

*Research A Special Project

Research *Coconut - The Tree of Life:

Research *Coconut - The Tree of Life Just like people, without access to proper treatment, effective research, careful attention, appropriate diet and ongoing care…. coconut trees go from…. Chance Agro Project – Jamaica

SWOT Analysis:

SWOT Analysis

Strengths:

Strengths Expertise Research Health Agriculture Finance Location Group Homes Trade Relations Implementation Mental Health Rehabilitation Center Full Fledge Infirmary & First Aid Care Agriculture Work Study Manufacturing / Vocational Facility Chance Agro Project – Jamaica

Weaknesses:

Weaknesses Project Funds Chance Agro Project – Jamaica

Opportunities:

Opportunities Innovation Research, Planting Rehabilitation Therapy, Agriculture Eradication Hunger, Poverty Chance Agro Project – Jamaica

Threats:

Threats Natural Disasters Hurricanes Drought Disease Lethal Yellowing Medication Side-Effects Immobilization Not Taking Action Chance Agro Project – Jamaica

Implementation, Monitoring & Evaluation:

Implementation, Monitoring & Evaluation Fund Raising Donations, Grants, Partnerships, Sponsorships, Products Case Studies Ongoing Patient Management & Planting Data Economic Development Manufacturing, Employment, Foreign Trade Education & Training International Work Study & Scholarship Program Yearly Conference Innovations, Concepts, Recommendations & Review Chance Agro Project – Jamaica

Presentation Prepared by, Sherree Saperstein & Associates References & Resources:

Presentation Prepared by, Sherree Saperstein & Associates References & Resources SARE Jamaica Vision 2030 USDA Wikipedia Google Images Big Stock Photo Psychiatric News Abaka Holdings International Jamaica Coconut Industry Board http://www.madamenoire.com http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/9/87 http://www.suite101.com/content/nutrition-and-mental-health-a56326 http://www.usda.gov/documents/Farmbill07energy.pdf http://www.foodsecurity.org/UAHealthFactsheet.pdf Project Team Chance Jamaica Chance America Chance Agro Project Chance Rehabilitation Center Abaka Holdings International CEnergyNet - Community Energy Network Sherree Saperstein & Associates Chance Agro Project – Jamaica

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