Agriculture

On Wednesday and Thursday, Black Sustainability, Inc. and We Grow Food, Inc. welcome the community to attend the St. Thomas Farm Irrigation Workshop, at the Bordeaux Farmers’ Market on St. Thomas. The workshop is an immersive, hands-on gathering designed to equip farmers, land stewards, and sustainability leaders with critical tools in regenerative agriculture and water conservation.

Because of the overwhelming response and the many community members who asked for more opportunities like this, the Virgin Islands Trail Alliance plans to host another tree giveaway in the future.

The theme is “Agriculture and Technology: An Ideal Mix In 2026”. The entrance fee is $8 for adults, $5 for children, and $6 for senior citizens. The fair will open daily from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m., with opening ceremonies scheduled for 10 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 14. I'm 

Farmers, fishers, local food producers and community organizations are encouraged to attend the three-part live virtual sessions scheduled for Jan. 16, Feb. 6 and March 6 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The 27th Annual Bordeaux Farmers Rastafari Agriculture and Culture Vegan Food Fair is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 17, between 10 a.m. and 9 p.m., and Sunday, Jan. 18, from 10 a.m. to midnight in the westernmost hills of St. Thomas, located at Plot 109, Estate Bordeaux.

Community members are welcome to join either event or both, each offering a joyful and meaningful way to spend a holiday Sunday morning.

The day will kick off with a formal opening ceremony and continue with educational workshops, a food vendor’s court, a farmers' market, a Super Chef demonstration, and distribution of free vegetable seedlings.

With up to $1 million in funding available, CFVI is inviting eligible applicants to apply for grants ranging from $10,000 to $100,000 to support the purchase of equipment that enhances the aggregation, processing, storage, transportation, and distribution of locally and regionally produced food products.

In a moment of celebration and significance for the Virgin Islands and beyond, FreshMinistries has officially turned over control of its state-of-the-art, six-greenhouse aquaponics facility to the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI). This multi-million dollar, world-class facility—originally developed by FreshMinistries to jumpstart sustainable agribusiness in the territory—now enters...

Commissioner Jean-Pierre L. Oriol of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources announces that the Division of Fish and Wildlife will hold Pre-Registration Meetings for all Virgin Islands commercial fishers.

The GESC Health Insurance Board in conjunction with Green Ridge Guava Berry Farm present the UnitedHealthcare 2025 Wellness Program for the GVI RetireesBags of fresh produce will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis, while supplies last.

Who Should Attend: Tour guides, business owners, fishers, hospitality professionals, non-profit representatives, government employees, educators, real estate professionals, homeowners and renters from Estate Bovoni and Smith Bay, and all interested community members.

The Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Medical Services announces the immediate lifting of the territorial burn ban, which had been in effect since April 9. This decision follows careful consideration of current environmental conditions and the safety measures in place to help prevent brush fires. 

The GESC Health Insurance Board in conjunction with Rodgers Farm present the UnitedHealthcare 2025 Wellness Program for the GVI Retirees Bags of fresh produce will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis, while supplies last. 

FIA’s plans to rehabilitate Estate Bethlehem’s water infrastructure include an existing 1-million-gallon cistern on the Bethlehem Sugar Factory Site.

Since its launch in 2018, the Made in the USVI Pop-Up Shop has served as a platform to increase visibility and create market opportunities for licensed local small manufacturers and artists across the Territory.

This federally funded program is thriving with its first group of trainees as of March 10, 2025.

Last week, the VIWMA team cleaned up approximately 60 gallons of illegally discarded used motor oil from the area. Illegal dumping is against the law, and violators are subject to a fine of not less than $1,000 and/or 180 days imprisonment. 

The University of the Virgin Islands' School of Agriculture is proud to announce its First Annual Field Day, to be held on Sunday, April 27, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Agricultural Experiment Station Tractor Pavilion, located on the Albert A. Sheen Campus, St. Croix.

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