THE AGRICULTURE AND FOOD FAIR OF U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS ANNOUNCES POSTPONEMENT OF THE ANNUAL FOOD FAIR FOR 2021

by Hannah Carty | Feb 4, 2021 | COVID-19 Response, Logistic, Press Releases, Uncategorized

February 3, 2021, US Virgin Islands – After much gut-wrenching contemplation, discussion, and weighing, the Agriculture and Food Fair of the U.S.V.I., Board of Directors is sad to announce that due to ongoing uncertainties of the COVID-19 pandemic and the safety of...

AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES COVID-19 FARMER STIMULUS PROGRAM

by Hannah Carty | Oct 19, 2020 | Alternate Funding, COVID-19 Response, Disaster Assistance, Grant Funding, Press Releases

UPDATED OCTOBER 28, 2020, US Virgin Islands – As a result of the economic crisis associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, the Virgin Islands Department of Agriculture (VIDA) in conjunction with the Office of Senator Allison DeGazon, has secured $100,000.00 to support...

AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT UPDATES DEPARTMENTAL RESPONSE TO COVID-19

by Hannah Carty | Jul 15, 2020 | COVID-19 Response, Press Releases

JULY 14, 2020, US Virgin Islands – Due to the rapid spread of COVID-19 in the territory the Virgin Islands Department of Agriculture will be curtailing hours, effective immediately to limit exposure and promote the safety and well-being of our employees, customers,...

Coronavirus Food Assistance Program

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,...

Resources Available during COVID-19

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...

Guidelines for Vending During COVID-19 Pandemic

by Hannah Carty | Apr 11, 2020 | COVID-19 Response

UPDATED April 10, 2020: Understanding, supporting, and encouraging the vitality of farming to the local food system, beginning Saturday, April 4, 2020, VIDA, in conjunction with the Virgin Islands Police Department and the Virgin Islands Department of Health, will be...