Agriculture Minister Launches National Agriculture Fair 2025!

 

Agriculture Minister Dr. J. Alexander Nuetah has officially launched the National Agriculture Fair (NAF) 2025, reaffirming the government’s commitment to empowering farmers and promoting food self-sufficiency across Liberia.

 

The fair will take place in Ganta, Nimba County, from December 9–13, 2025, under the theme “Empowering Farmers, Enriching the Nation.” It will bring together farmers, agripreneurs, and partners for exhibitions, policy dialogues, youth competitions, and training sessions. The event will kick off with an Extension Conference, bringing together agricultural officers from across the country to review progress and set priorities for the upcoming year.

 

The event will be graced by His Excellency Joseph Nyuma Boakai, President of the Republic of Liberia, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, the Director-General of FAO, and the President of Tuskegee University, the first historically Black university in the United States, along with several key development partners.

 

Dr. Nuetah emphasized that the fair will showcase local production, innovation, and value addition, noting that “when we empower farmers with the right tools and support, we empower the entire nation.”

The event will also feature awards for outstanding farmers and cooperatives under several categories, recognizing excellence in productivity, innovation, and sustainability.

 

Reviving this historic tradition symbolizes a new milestone in modernizing Liberia’s agriculture sector and honoring the hardworking farmers who feed the nation.