AG PLAN TASK FORCE UNVEILS 2021 AGRICULTURAL PLAN

by VIDA Admin | May 10, 2022 | Ag Plan Task Force, Press Releases, Public Meetings

US Virgin Islands, May 10, 2022 – The Agricultural Plan Task Force publicly unveiled the highly anticipated territorial Agricultural Plan during a hybrid event on Monday, May 9 from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm. As required by Act 8404, the Agricultural Plan contains policy and...

Public Invited to Unveiling of the USVI Agricultural Plan Monday, May 9, 6:30 – 8:30 pm

by Jennifer Carter | May 5, 2022 | Ag Plan Task Force, Press Releases, Public Meetings

US Virgin Islands, May 03, 2022 – The Agricultural Plan Task Force will publicly unveil the highly anticipated territorial Agricultural Plan during a hybrid event on Monday, May 9 from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm. As required by Act 8404, the Agricultural Plan contains policy...

THE VIRGIN ISLANDS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE CONTINUES DISEASE SURVEILLANCE OF ALL SWINE AND CHICKEN (AVIAN) FARMS IN THE TERRITORY

by Jennifer Carter | Apr 28, 2022 | Press Releases, Veterinary Services

The Virgin Islands Department of Agriculture Veterinary Services Division (VIDA VS) has embarked on a robust swine health surveillance program in partnership with the USDA. In response to the outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) in pigs in the Dominican Republic and...

AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT ALERTS LIVESTOCK AND HORSE OWNERS TO BE PREPARED FOR DRY WEATHER

by VIDA Admin | Feb 3, 2022 | Press Releases, Veterinary Services

February 3, 2022, US Virgin Islands – The Virgin Islands Department of Agriculture (VIDA) is urging livestock and horse owners to prepare their animals for the dry period this year and begin to implement steps to reduce any harmful effects to their animals....

Agriculture Department Announces 2021/2022 Micro-Grant for Food Security Project

by VIDA Admin | Nov 23, 2021 | Alternate Funding, Press Releases, Public Notice

2021/2022 MGFSP Application The objectives of this program are to increase the quantity and quality of locally grown food for food insecure individuals, families, neighborhoods, and communities; and to increase food security for at-risk members of the community...

AG Plan Task Force Releases PowerPoint Presentation, Requesting Additional Feedback

by VIDA Admin | Oct 3, 2021 | Ag Plan Task Force, Press Releases

Dear Farming Community: Thank you for all of the ideas, suggestions, and input that you have provided to the Plan Task Force as we work to develop a comprehensive Agricultural Plan for the Virgin Islands, pursuant to the mandates of Act 8404. Through its commitment to...