The view that farming is a dying profession in Jamaica may be premature.

On Thursday, the number of farmers who turned up at the Harmony Beach Park, in Montego Bay, to participate in the Ministry of Agriculture's 'Thank-A-Farmer: Appreciation and Wellness Fair' was dominated by young farmers, most of them women.

Livestock farmer Lavern Cameron, who also dabbles in ground provisions, lauded the event, and was eager to relax, get pampered, do some networking and get exposed to some of the new technology featured. The Lucea, Hanover, native, who had previously worked in bars, hotel and call centres, said she has finally found her passion in farming.