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UVI Inviting Community to Observe World Food Day Virtually on Oct. 18

The University of the Virgin Islands for the first time will observe World Food Day virtually, with some physical events planned. In a release issued Friday, UVI said its School of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service is inviting the public to World Food Day events on Sunday on Zoom through ID: 921 6461 0205. This year’s theme is “Grow, Nourish, Sustain, Together.”  “World Food Day is a time when we assess food production and nutritional value, distribution, and sustainability,” said Dr. Usman Adamu, dean and director of the UVI School of Agriculture. “We hope that you will join us as we all recommit to doing something to eradicate hunger worldwide, especially in the Virgin Islands.” He continued, “Come out and participate in the programs and activities designed to promote awareness and actions to feed the less fortunate among us in the territory.”  The World Food Day opening ceremony will begin at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 18, UVI said. Presentations will include a formal opening ...