rural unemployment, poverty and promote bottom-up, inclusive economic growth
Jamaica Castor Industry Association (JCIA)
The Jamaica Castor Oil (JCO) industry is currently comprised almost entirely of small to medium-sized farms, enterprises and distributors
JCIA
Who we are
The Jamaica Castor Industry Association (JCIA) was founded in 2016 with the mandate to facilitate the development of the Castor oil industry in Jamaica. It was incorporated in 2017 as a limited liability company with a board of directors elected by its members. The Board is comprised of an elected president, vice president, directors of; technical, marketing, processing, farmers’ development, cultural and historical development, finance and a board secretary.