The governor made the remarks during his tour of President Jammeh's farms in CRR on Tuesday 31st August  2010. He said the people of CRR have answered to President Jammeh's call for people to go 'back-to-the-land', saying that "it is an important step towards the realisation of our noble goals in the attainment of food self-sufficiency".

Governor Touray further noted that President Jammeh toils under the rain and the sun to finance a foundation (Jammeh Foundation) that provides scholarship to needy students. The regional farm coordinator, Abdoulie Boye commended all those who participated in both the sowing and weeding of the farms. He further spoke at length on President Jammeh's commitment to the welfare of Gambians, and urged the people of CRR to maintain the momentum.