AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT HOLDING MEETINGS IN PREPARATION FOR ENFORCEMENT OF LIVESTOCK REGULATIONS

by VIDA Admin | Jun 18, 2020 | Press Releases, Public Meetings

UPDATED August 25, 2020, US Virgin Islands – The Virgin Islands Department of Agriculture (VIDA) invites community members to a discussion regarding the regulations for livestock owners in the Territory on June 30, 2020 at 5:30 pm. This virtual meeting was held via...

AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT UPDATES WATER & SOIL DISTRIBUTION PLANS

by VIDA Admin | Jun 8, 2020 | Logistic, Press Releases

June 8, 2020, US Virgin Islands – The Virgin Islands Department of Agriculture (VIDA) is urging farmers to practice water and soil conservation practices. The benefits of which are increased yields per unit of land, better production per unit of labor, and improved...

Coronavirus Food Assistance Program

by VIDA Admin | Jun 8, 2020 | Alternate Funding, COVID-19 Response, Disaster Assistance, Grant Funding

Are you a farmer or rancher whose operation has been directly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic? The Coronavirus Food Assistance Program provides direct relief to producers who faced price declines and additional marketing costs due to COVID-19.For information,...

Agriculture Department Alerts Livestock & Horse Owners to Prepare for Dry Weather

by VIDA Admin | Jun 2, 2020 | Logistic, Press Releases

May 19, 2020, US Virgin Islands – The Virgin Islands Department of Agriculture (VIDA) is urging livestock and horse owners to prepare their animals for an extended dry period this year. Due to concerns for advancing dry weather, livestock and horse owners should begin...