by Hannah Carty | 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...
by Hannah Carty | 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,...
by Hannah Carty | Jun 2, 2020 | Grant Funding
The grant funding is $500 and is meant to lessen the immediate financial needs of farmers and their households. This means funds could cover expenses like food, medical bills, utility bills, etc. The funds are NOT meant to cover farm-related expenses. The IRS...
by Hannah Carty | 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...
by Hannah Carty | Apr 22, 2020 | Alternate Funding, COVID-19 Response, Disaster Assistance, Grant Funding
Information contained in this post was provided through a webinar hosted by the US Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority. For more information or clarification, please use the contact information provided. Legislature of the Virgin Islands of the United States...
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