NRCS Remains Open During Partial Government Shutdown
During a government shutdown, agencies that receive mandatory funding or have funds appropriated in prior years that are carried forward can continue to serve customers using that money.
View ArticleConservation Service Opens 2020 Sign-up for Environmental Quality Incentives...
This environmental incentives program is a voluntary conservation program that provides financial and technical assistance to farmers and ranchers to help them install and implement conservation...
View ArticleNelson to Host Medical Cannabis Conference
Commissioner of Agriculture Positive T.A. Nelson will hold a conference Saturday as the territory prepares for the rollout of medical marijuana. The Medical Cannabis Conference – CannaVal – will be...
View ArticleUSDA, Local Partners to Conduct Census of Agriculture in Territory
The census provides the most widely used statistics in the agriculture industry. It is the leading source of statistics about the USVI's agricultural production and the only source of comprehensive,...
View ArticleV.I. Developmental Disabilities Council Receives Rural Economic Development...
Joel Baxley, acting assistant to the secretary for rural development, recently announced the names of 47 rural communities and regions, including the U.S. Virgin Islands, that will receive technical...
View ArticleCommunity Forest and Open Space Program Requests Applications
Local governments and qualified nonprofit organizations, and Indian tribes are eligible to apply for grants to establish community forests through fee simple acquisition of private forest land from a...
View ArticleRural Development USVI Accepting Applications for Renewable Energy Systems
The Rural Energy for America Program helps agricultural producers and rural small businesses reduce energy costs and consumption and helps meet the nation’s critical energy needs.
View ArticleAgriculture Warns of Increased Threat of Disease to Livestock During Wet Weather
Wet and muddy pens and pastures put animals at risk for many health problems.
View Article35th Agriculture and Food Fair Set for Nov. 30/ Dec. 1
The fair will include fresh locally grown and packaged items such as fruits, vegetables, nursery plants, fruit trees, vegetable seedlings, pepper sauces and fruit stews. Additionally, there will be...
View ArticleCongresswoman Announces USDA Grant for Cattle Research in Territory
The grant is in the amount of $149,877. This grant will be used to rebuild animal handling facilities at the University of the Virgin Islands Beef Cattle Research Facility.
View ArticleNRCS Caribbean Area Names Luis A. Cruz-Arroyo as New Director
Luis A. Cruz-Arroyo joined the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Caribbean Area as its new director on Oct. 28.
View ArticleNRCS Remains Open During Partial Government Shutdown
During a government shutdown, agencies that receive mandatory funding or have funds appropriated in prior years that are carried forward can continue to serve customers using that money.
View ArticleSchool Food Authority Nurtures Heathy Habits Through Farm to School Program
In partnership with Ridge to Reef Farm Hub, based on St. Croix, the School Food Authority exposed students to new ways to incorporate fresh, local produce into their daily meals.
View ArticleClean Sweep to Plant Seeds for More Local Produce in Frederiksted
On Jan. 21, Clean Sweep Frederiksted will launch the Urban Garden Workforce Development program, a free program that promises to teach participants the fundamentals of urban gardening and farming.
View ArticleWorkshop Offered for Farmers and Small Business Owners
This will be an information sharing workshop to detail the grant assistance available to community members.
View ArticleFarmers and Fishers Business Conference Set for March
Farmers and fishers in the territory will have an opportunity to receive updates on the findings from the Food Processing Plant Feasibility Study and get advice on best practices for their businesses...
View ArticlePlaskett Hosts Congressional Committee Chairman, Representatives at Agrifest
Congresswoman StaceyPlaskett released the a statement after hosting members of Congress from the U.S. House of Representatives Agriculture Committee on St. Croix for the 49th annual Agriculture and...
View ArticleConservation Service Opens 2020 Sign-up for Environmental Quality Incentives...
This environmental incentives program is a voluntary conservation program that provides financial and technical assistance to farmers and ranchers to help them install and implement conservation...
View ArticleAgricultural Producers Urged to Visit Website Farmers.gov for Information
Agricultural producers should visit www.farmers.gov/coronavirus for the latest information on available services and the latest status of service centers impacted by these locally-specific health...
View ArticleUSDA Service Centers Taking Precautionary Measures to Prevent Coronavirus
While the program delivery staff will continue to come into the office, the staff will be working with producers by phone and using online tools whenever possible.
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