Farmers Markets Relocating But Open Saturday
The V.I. Department of Agriculture, with advice from the Police Department and Health Department, will be allowing farmers to vend produce at the Rudolph...
Agriculture Updates Response to COVID-19, Gives Alternatives to Farmers’ Markets
DOA recognizes the importance of production within its local food system, especially at this critical time, and it wants to be as supportive as possible while maintaining the highest food and health safety standards.
USDA Seeks Applications for Grants to Help Repair Housing in Rural Communities
The USDA is seeking applications for grants to make housing repairs for low- and very-low-income rural residents. The grants are being provided through USDA’s Housing Preservation Grant program.
USDA 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.
Agricultural 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 measures.
Plaskett Hosts Congressional Committee Chairman, Representatives at Agrifest
Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett released 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 Food Fair.
Clean 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.
NRCS 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.
Congresswoman 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.
Agriculture 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.
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