Scenes of Agrifest 2024
- Staff Consortium
- February 18, 2024
Agriculture
Inaugural 'Island Food Systems' Summit Kicks Off On Monday
- Staff Consortium
- February 17, 2024
The inaugural Island Food Systems Summit, a pioneering event hosted by Virgin Islands Good Food (VIG...
52nd Annual Agrifest Set to Showcase Virgin Islands' Agricultural Richness
- Staff Consortium
- January 31, 2024
The territory is gearing up for the 52nd Annual Agriculture and Food Fair on St. Croix, scheduled to...
V.I. Agriculture Business Center St. Thomas to Open on January 18
- Staff Consortium
- January 11, 2024
The University of the Virgin Islands, in collaboration with the V.I. Small Business Development Cent...
UVI to Host PPE Usage Workshop for Agriculturists in Bid to Enhance Farm Safety
- Staff Consortium
- November 14, 2023
UVI's Cooperative Extension Service's School of Agriculture will host a workshop next month aimed at...
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 t...
USDA Awards Over $244,000 in Specialty Crop Block Grant to U.S. Virgin Islands for Agricultural E...
- Staff Consortium
- August 23, 2023
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today that its Agricultural Marketing Serv...
Department of Agriculture Grapples with Abattoir Shortfalls Despite Strides Towards Recovery
- 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, Positive Nelson Appointed Marijuana Czar
Janeka Simon · April 11, 2023
Farmers Severely Impacted as St. Croix Experiences 'Extreme' Drought; Agriculture Commissioner Says Free Water Not Sustainable
Beverly Telesford · March 22, 2023
Senate Moves to Give Effect to Territorial Agriculture Plan by Establishing Local Food and Farm Council
Elesha George · March 11, 2023
Amps Institute Entrepreneurial Retreat Focused on Agriculture Wins Praise From St. Thomas Participants
Elesha George · February 26, 2023
Senators Are Unimpressed by Agriculture Commissioner's Efforts on Behalf of Department: More 'Aggressive' Posture Needed
Elesha George · February 11, 2023
Bill Appropriating $2.2 million For USVI Agricultural Plan Signed Into Law
Staff Consortium · February 06, 2023
UVI, AMPS To Deliver More 'Agropreneurial' Training to Young Virgin Islanders
Staff Consortium · January 20, 2023
Rotary Club in St. Thomas Receives $55,000 to Complete Solar Refrigeration System for Bordeaux Farmer's Market
Staff Consortium · December 13, 2022
At Bush Cook, Chef Cook, Sejah Farm Promotes Self-Sustenance as Territory Continues to Import 95 Percent of Food
Ernice Gilbert · October 24, 2022
Puerto Rico Loses $159 Million Worth of Crops as Hurricane Fiona Destroyed Fields of Plantains, Bananas and Other Goods
Staff Consortium · October 19, 2022
Dept. of Agriculture Reminding Livestock Farmers of Increased Threat of Disease to Livestock During Wet Season
Staff Consortium · September 22, 2022
Expert Staff and Mindset Change Needed to Transform Agriculture Sector in USVI, Department Says
Elesha George · August 20, 2022