Agriculture and Food Fair: 2023 Farmer of the Year Competition

by VIDA Admin | Dec 20, 2022 | Alternate Funding, Grant Funding, Newsletters, Press Releases, Public Meetings, Public Notice, Uncategorized, Veterinary Services

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

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

USDA Provides Emergency EQIP Funds to Help PR, USVI Farmers Recover following Hurricane Fiona

by VIDA Admin | Oct 25, 2022 | Alternate Funding, Disaster Assistance, Law, Logistic, Newsletters, Press Releases, Public Notice, Uncategorized, Veterinary Services

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is providing technical and financial assistance through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) to help farmers in Puerto Rico repair and rebuild damaged practices following Hurricane Fiona. Follow the...

USDA Hosts Second African Swine Fever Action Week (October 10-14, 2022)

by VIDA Admin | Oct 11, 2022 | Disaster Assistance, Newsletters, Press Releases, Uncategorized, Veterinary Services

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AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT REMINDS COMMUNITY OF INCREASED THREAT OF DISEASE TO LIVESTOCK DURING WET SEASON

by VIDA Admin | Sep 21, 2022 | Disaster Assistance, Newsletters, Press Releases, Public Notice, Uncategorized, Veterinary Services

September 21, 2022 US Virgin Islands – The Virgin Islands Department of Agriculture (VIDA) is reminding livestock farmers about the increased threat of disease to animals caused by the wet weather. Commissioner Positive T. A. Nelson recommends that all farmers fix...

Storm Preparation For Livestock Owners

by VIDA Admin | Jul 29, 2022 | Disaster Assistance, Newsletters, Press Releases, Uncategorized, Veterinary Services

AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDS PREPARATIONS TO PROTECT LIVESTOCK AND HORSES FROM HURRICANES AND FLOODS As the drought continues this hurricane season, VIDA reiterates procedures to assist farmers with proper handling and care of livestock during weather events  ...