This service is provided to assist farmers in the marketing of farm produce.


Eligibility 
  • Must be a registered farmer.
Process 
  1. Farmer brings produce into Exchange or Packing House.
  2. Farmer's produce is graded and package.
  3. Farmer receives invoice for produce accepted.
  4. Farmer is contacted when the cheque is ready.
  5. Farmer collects cheque.
  6. Farmer signs signature sheet.

This service can be accessed at the following locations:

Bahamas Agriculture and Industrial Corporation
Soldier Road
P.O. Box N4940
Nassau, New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) - 396-3725/6
Fax. (242)- 322-2123
E-mail: nassau@baic.gov.bs
Website: www.bahamas.gov.bs/baic 
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays


Packing Houses:

Cat Island
Tel. (242) 342-2024
Contact Person: Ms. Virginia Romer   

Exuma
Tel. (242) 358-7156
Fax. (242) 358-7157
Contact Person: Ms. Juanita Monestine

Green Castle, Eleuthera
Tel. (242) 334-6014
Fax. (242) 334-6296
Contact Person: Mr. Godfrey Deveaux  

Hatchet Bay, Eleuthera
Tel. (242) 335-0189
Fax. (242) 335-0372
Contact Person: Mr. Steve Stubbs

Long Island
Tel. (242) 337-3276
Fax. (242) 337-3270
Contact Person: Mr. Maurice Minnis

North Andros
Tel. (242) 329-1134
Fax. (242) 329-1134
Contact Person: Stephen Adderley

North Eleuthera
Tel. (242) 335-1040
Fax. (242) 335-1041
Contact Person: Ms. Winfred Munroe

Produce Exchange:
New Providence
Tel. (242) 393-1061 Fax: 393-3672
Contact Person: Mrs. Dellareese Grant
Opening hours: 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

Application Form(s) 

No application form is required for this service

Supporting Documents 

No supporting documents are required for this service.

Turn-around time 
Payment for goods is made within three to four weeks.
Deadline 
There are no deadlines associated with this service.
Related Fee(s) 

No fees are required for this service.

For more information please contact 

The General Manager
Bahamas Agriculture and Industrial Corporation
Soldier Road
P.O. Box N4940
Nassau, New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) - 396-3725/6
Fax. (242)- 322-2123
E-mail:  nassau@baic.gov.bs
Website: www.bahamas.gov.bs/baic 
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays

 
Agency Contact Info
 
Agriculture and Marine Resources, Ministry of
Out Island Traders Building
East Bay St
P. O. Box N-3040
Nassau, N.P., The Bahamas
minagriculturemarine@bahamas.gov.bs
Phone: (242) 397-7400
Fax: (242) 322-8632 or 322-1767
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