Abrams Urges Schools To Combine Agriculture, STEM And Technology In Youth Education

Dr. Karen Abrams, founder and Executive Director of STEMGuyana and Pathway Online Academy is calling for agriculture to become a more prominent part of children’s education, arguing that school gardens, hydroponics and modern farming technology can help prepare young Guyanese for careers in science, innovation and food production.

Abrams believes children should be introduced to agriculture long before they reach the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) level, giving them opportunities to understand how food is produced while applying science, mathematics, engineering and technology to practical challenges.

In an article published in Kaieteur News on November 8, 2026, titled “NAREI is helping to grow Guyana’s future,” she praised the National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute (NAREI) for sharing its technical expertise with organisations working with young people.