KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Network Rural Woman Producers (JNRWP) is supporting 300 rural women farmers and artisans to participate in the 2026 Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show.

According to JNRWP in a press release, the initiative aims to expand market access and advance the social and economic empowerment of women in agriculture as the network observes the United Nations-declared International Year of the Woman Farmer.

While the JNRWP facilitates annual participation of members at Denbigh, President Tamisha Lee said the significant increase in this year’s attendance forms part of the network’s observance of the International Year of the Woman Farmer. It is also intended to support the economic recovery and well-being of members affected by Hurricane Melissa.