*Title of Article:Over 37,000 Belizeans attended Agric Fair

*Author:CTS
*Direct Quotation:The Ministry of Agriculture thanks the public, exhibitors, sponsors, and all the
support personnel who made the 2017 National Agriculture and Trade Show (NATS) a resounding
success.
*Paraphrase:According to the NATS Committee, 37,143 Belizeans attended the event which represents an
8.28% increase over the 2016 attendance of 34,304
*Summary:On Saturday, April 29, 2017, attendance was 15,107 compared to 13,982 in 2016, and on
Sunday, April 30, 2017, attendance was 22,036 compared to 20,304 in 2016 an increase of 9.98%. Gross
income for the show was $284,000 which represents an increase of over $12,000 compared to 2016. The
economic activity generated by the show also increased considerably as many new businesses participated in
the event.The Ministry says that it will continue to invest in the improvement of the National Agriculture and
Trade Show Grounds to increase its use throughout the year. The Ministry thanked the NATS Committee and
and everyone who made the show a success.
*Citation in MLA format:"Over 37,000 Belizeans Attended Agric Fair." Belize News and Opinion on
Www.breakingbelizenews.com. N.p., 04 May 2017. Web. 15 May 2017