The Ministry of Agriculture has announced the winners of the 2025 National Agriculture and Trade Show School Garden (NATS-SG) Competition. The highly anticipated annual event saw the participation of 30 schools from across the country, each showcasing impressive commitment to sustainable agriculture through creative and well-maintained school gardens.
In the Primary School category, first place was awarded to San Victor R.C. School from the Corozal District. Second place also went to San Antonio Government School (Corozal), while Sandy Creek Primary School in Stann Creek secured third place. Rounding out the top five were Chan Chen Government School (Corozal) in fourth place and Bullet Tree Seventh Day Adventist School (Cayo) in fifth.
In the High School category, Belize High School of Agriculture from the Orange Walk District took top honors, followed by Belmopan Comprehensive High School (Cayo District) in second place and New Hope High School (Orange Walk) in third.
The top two schools in each category will receive their official awards during the Opening Ceremony of the National Agriculture and Trade Show, scheduled for May 30, 2025.
The School Garden Competition continues to play a vital role in promoting agricultural education and sustainability among Belize’s youth.