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Farmers Severely Impacted as St. Croix Experiences 'Extreme' Drought; Agriculture Commissioner Says…

Beverly Telesford | March 22, 2023

Drought on St. Croix is a growing concern for farmers on the island and for the V.I. Department of Agriculture, according to department officials, D.O.A. Commissioner Positive Nelson said during a St. Croix Coastal Zone Management (CZM) committee meeting Tuesday evening. To mitigate against the negative impacts of the current drought, classed as extreme, Mr. Nelson said the department is working on projects aimed at increasing water storage capacity, though he warned that the current model that sees the department providing water free of charge to farmers is unsustainable. Speaking at the St. Croix Coastal Zone Management (CZM) committee meeting on Tuesday evening, Mr. Nelson said that the Department of Planning and Natural Resources would be spearheading upcoming plans to deepen and expand several ponds in a bid to improve water catchment,…

Senate Moves to Give Effect to Territorial Agriculture…

Elesha George | March 11, 2023

A bill that would help develop the local food industry in the U.S. Virgin Islands if signed into law…

Amps Institute Entrepreneurial Retreat Focused on…

Elesha George | February 26, 2023

Earlier this month, the Amps Entrepreneurship Leadership Institute trained 25 high school and college…

Senators Are Unimpressed by Agriculture Commissioner's…

Elesha George | February 11, 2023

Senators in the Committee on Economic Development and Agriculture seemed concerned about the ability…

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