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Fourth Annual Value Added Market Day Set For July 23

ST. CROIX -- The Virgin Islands Department of Agriculture will hold the 4th Annual Value Added Market Day Vendorama from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, July 23 at the Rudolph E. Shulterbrandt Agricultural Complex, Government House announced via press release Friday. The purpose of the market is to allow local farmers and vendors to showcase products that are made from locally-grown agricultural produce. Products expected to be available to the public include honey, soaps, fruit wines, fruit-flavored honey wines, fruit juices, hot sauces, jams, baked goods, lotions, beauty products, plantain chips and much more. “The environmental conditions in the Virgin Islands are perfect for the cultivation and production of a large number of tropical fruits," said Carlos Robles, Virgin Islands Department of Agriculture commissioner. "Availability of these fruits is seasonal, so this is an excellent venue for persons in the community to show what they can do to extend the shelf-life and add value...