NRCS Webinar to Share Knowledge of EWP, Protection Program Implementation in Caribbean
Webinar participants will gain basic knowledge about the EWP program policy and implementation, and they will learn about the impacts of Irma and María on Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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.
Green House Donates 40 Tomato Cages to School Agriculture Programs
District Director of Agriculture Velda Hendricks received the donation on Dec. 7 and began distributing the wire cages to schools within the district.
Board of Directors of Agfair Urges Farmers to Register for Booth Space
Farmers are especially encouraged to register as soon as possible to secure booth space(s). The application deadline for farmers is Dec. 31.
DOA to Temporarily Suspend Land Preparation Services
The reasons for the suspension are to address the backlog of applications that resulted from the inability to prepare land for several months due to the saturated soil conditions and to facilitate preparation for the 2019 annual Agriculture and Food Fair.
School 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.
Mulch Now Available for St. Croix Farmers and Residents
Double-chipped hurricane vegetative material, or mulch, is available for pick-up on St. Croix, once again, according to Commissioner of Agriculture Carlos Robles.
Agfair Applications Available; Fair Set for February 2019
The Board of Directors of the Agriculture and Food Fair of the Virgin Islands has announced that applications for the 48th annual fair will be available starting Nov. 2.
Partners in Agriculture to Give Away Free Breadfruit Trees on Sept. 29
Partners in Agriculture will be giving away free breadfruit trees between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 29, at Midre Cummings Park in Frederiksted.
USDA Awards $50,000 to USVIEDA Incubator Program to Purchase Generator
Sydney Spence Gruters, the state director for U.S. Department of Agriculture -- Rural Development in Florida and the U.S. Virgin Islands, is in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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The authority resumed its disconnection policy in November, and it relaxed that policy around the 2018 holiday season.
WAPA Urges Customers to Make Timely Payments to Avoid Disconnections
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"WAPA's disconnection procedures for non-payment has resumed and customers are urged to either make payment on their account or visit a customer service office to resolve any outstanding iss...
