Paris Guthrie is working toward establishing a sustainable rabbit farming enterprise, driven by a clear vision of independence, long-term growth, and inclusion.
The 21-year-old, who is deaf, is using agriculture as a pathway to economic empowerment, supported by training and mentorship through the HEART/NSTA Trust Incubator Programme.
Her interest in farming developed after participating in a series of agricultural training initiatives while she was a student at the Caribbean Christian Centre for the Deaf (CCCD) in Knockpatrick, Manchester.
Although initially hesitant when first introduced to tractor operation training, encouragement from her teacher pushed her to give it a try.
“It wasn’t easy, but it was interesting. There were difficulties but the teacher made it easier for us to learn,” she says.