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New Strategies Unveiled to Combat Water Scarcity in U.S. Virgin Islands Agriculture

Nelcia Charlemagne | September 14, 2023

Access to water remains a critical issue for farmers throughout the U.S. Virgin Islands, prompting the Committee on Economic Development and Agriculture to delve into this concern during a recent hearing. Chair Senator Javan James questioned Louis Petersen Jr., the nominee for commissioner of the Department of Agriculture, on how the department plans to address this significant challenge. Mr. Petersen explained that the department is working on multiple fronts to improve water access for the farming community. He said the local department is collaborating with the the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to create a comprehensive plan aimed at enhancing water resources. This involves federal funding for water storage, distribution lines, and meters. While acknowledging that this is a long-term initiative,…

USDA Awards Over $244,000 in Specialty Crop Block…

Staff Consortium | August 23, 2023

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today that its Agricultural Marketing Service…

Department of Agriculture Grapples with Abattoir Shortfalls…

Ernice Gilbert | July 24, 2023

As the V.I. Department of Agriculture continues to stride towards recovery and advancement, the lack…

Louis Petersen Nominated to Lead Department of Agriculture,…

Janeka Simon | April 11, 2023

Dr. Louis Petersen Jr. is Governor Albert Bryan Jr.’s. choice to lead the Department of Agriculture,…

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