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Local Food and Farm Council Announces October Town Halls on USVI Agricultural Plan

Farmers, fishers, and community members across the territory are invited to take part in upcoming town halls this October, where the Local Food and Farm Council (LFFC) will provide updates on progress made under the Virgin Islands Agricultural Plan. The series, titled “USVI Agricultural Plan in Action: Together for Our Islands. Our Food. Our Future”, will focus on achievements over the past year, key milestones, and next steps. Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in open dialogue about agricultural and fisheries priorities, with an emphasis on sustainability, support, and community engagement. The council will host sessions on October 6 in St. Thomas, October 8 in St. Croix, and October 27 in St. John, all scheduled from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. AST, with preregistration beginning at 5:30 p.m. Each town hall will be held in a hybrid format, with both in-person and virtual attendance options. The Agricultural Plan, endorsed by Governor Albert Bryan Jr. and ratified ...