V.I. Future Farmers of America (F.F.A.) students attend 95th National Convention

by post.maker | Nov 7, 2022 | Ag Plan Task Force, Grant Funding, Newsletters, Press Releases, Public Meetings, Public Notice, Uncategorized, Veterinary Services

Backyard Farmer Development Program

by post.maker | 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 post.maker | 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 post.maker | 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 post.maker | 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,...