UN Resident Coordinator Explores Sustainable Agriculture at Down Too Earth Adventure Farms

unique agritourism destinations. What began as a working farm has steadily grown into Down Too Earth Adventure Farms a place where agriculture, education, healthy living and entrepreneurship come together.

During his recent mission to The Bahamas, United Nations Resident Coordinator Dennis Zulu, himself a farmer by profession, visited the farm alongside Director General of Foreign Affairs Jerusa Ali, UN Bahamas Country Coordinator Aneesah Abdullah, and Deon Stewart, UNDP/GEF Small Grants Programme Senior National Coordinator for The Bahamas.

The visit provided an opportunity for an engaging exchange on food security, health and wellness, climate resilience, and the critical role local farmers play in strengthening national food systems. As fellow agricultural professionals, Zulu and Sinclair shared perspectives on sustainable farming, value-added agriculture and the importance of supporting domestic food production while creating new economic opportunities for local farmers.

Visitors to Down Too Earth Adventure Farms quickly discover that it is much more than a traditional farm. Guests can tour fields and animal enclosures, learn to identify native plants and fruit trees, experience an authentic agritourism attraction, enjoy an event venue for special occasions, and sample fresh farm-to-table cuisine prepared on site.

One of the farm’s standout features is its extensive guava plantation. Sinclair has also partnered with a local craft distillery to supply fresh Bahamian ingredients for the Islands & Cays brand, which produces distinctive Bahamian spirits using locally sourced ingredients, including guava, sapodilla and cascarilla bark—flavours deeply rooted in Bahamian culinary traditions.

The farm continues to expand its range of locally produced goods. Its industrial kitchen transforms fresh harvests into wholesome products including guava, tamarind and sapodilla jams, locally produced honey, dried herbs such as basil, oregano, cilantro and other herbs, and an impressive selection of frozen natural juices featuring soursop, guava, passion fruit, sea grape, mango and guinep. Fresh fruits, vegetables and refreshing coconut water are also available daily, allowing visitors to prepare meals using produce harvested directly from the farm.

The delegation toured the greenhouse, where herbs and vegetables are cultivated, before visiting the industrial kitchen to observe firsthand how fresh produce is transformed into a wide range of value-added products designed to promote healthy living while creating additional income opportunities through local agriculture.

Food is another major attraction at the farm. Sinclair’s son, Chef Dwayne Sinclair, prepares a menu centred on ingredients grown on the property. His increasingly popular sourdough pizzas including meat lovers and vegetarian varieties are made fresh to order using sourdough, while favourites such as sea moss salad, flavourful wings and freshly prepared natural juices offer visitors a true farm-to-table dining experience.

Beyond producing fresh food, Down Too Earth Adventure Farms demonstrates how innovation, entrepreneurship and sustainable agriculture can work together to strengthen food security, support healthier lifestyles and create new opportunities within The Bahamas’ agricultural sector. The visit highlighted the importance of investing in local farmers and value-added agriculture as the country continues its journey toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.