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Backyard Farmer Development Program

by Hannah Carty | Jan 25, 2021 | Alternate Funding, Grant Funding, Press Releases

INTRODUCTION The on-going COVID-19 pandemic seems to have threatened the food production industry on a global scale; and as such, many Virgin Islanders are now considering: “What if ships are unable to deliver food into the VI?” Thus, the consideration of such...

AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES BEEKEEPING TRAINING PROGRAM

by Hannah Carty | Dec 1, 2020 | Alternate Funding, Grant Funding, Press Releases

November 27, 2020, US Virgin Islands – Beginning Friday, November 27, 2020 the Virgin Islands Department of Agriculture (VIDA) will be accepting applications for its NEW Beekeeping Training Program. Intentionally designed to help bolster the bee population in the...

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...

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,...

Rural Advancement Foundation International Announces Additional COVID-19 Grant Funding

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...

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...

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  • Department of Agriculture to Hold Public Hemp Commission Meeting for Decision on Hemp Seed Distributor Permit
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