USVI Agriculture Business Center

06/09/2026

Please download the required forms and information sheets below: Attachment I: Competition Information Sheet Attachment II: Permission for Use of Video Footage Attachment III: Parental Consent Form

06/09/2026

The wait is over! Native Son Inc. Ferry Services is excited to announce the resumption of our St. Croix ferry trips, making travel between St. Thomas and St. Croix easier, convenient, and affordable.

01/09/2026

25/08/2026

📱 Use WhatsApp Smarter—Not Harder!

Join us for the WhatsApp Community Use & Considerate Practices Workshop and learn how to organize groups, communicate more effectively, reduce message overload, protect your privacy, and practice better WhatsApp etiquette.

Whether you use WhatsApp for a business, nonprofit, school, church, neighborhood group, or community organization, this practical workshop will help you communicate clearly and manage your community with confidence.

💬 Connect. Communicate. Collaborate. Grow.

24/08/2026

Roots for Reefs are looking for 2-6 more canvassers to join us. Participants will receive paid training and gain hands-on experience in environmental outreach, community engagement, and coastal conservation.

We are seeking canvassers who:
Are 16 years of age or older
Are enthusiastic about environmental stewardship and conservation
Have an outgoing and friendly personality
Are interested in gaining real-world experience in environmental or community-based.

Scan QR code to apply.

18/08/2026

🌱 Are you planning to apply for the VIDA Micro-Grant for Food Security Program and need additional information or assistance with your application?

Join the Virgin Islands Department of Agriculture (VIDA) for a special Grant Seminar designed to help eligible applicants better understand the program requirements and receive guidance with the application process.🌱

📅 Friday, August 21, 2026
📍 UVI St. Croix Agricultural Experiment Station (AES), Room 133
⏰ 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM

📅 Friday, August 21, 2026
📍 UVI St. Thomas CES Building
⏰ 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM

💰 Funding Available: Up to $5,000 per applicant

This seminar is an excellent opportunity to:
✅ Learn more about the Micro-Grant Food Security Program
✅ Ask questions about eligibility and allowable expenses
✅ Get assistance with your application
✅ Better understand how to submit a complete and competitive application

Application Deadline: Friday, September 4, 2026

🌾 Farmers, producers, backyard farmers, livestock producers, crop producers, and beekeepers are encouraged to attend.

Don’t miss this opportunity to get the information and support you need to move your food security project forward!

Learn. Prepare. Apply. Grow. 🌱

For more information, visit

Welcome to the US Virgin IslandsDepartment of Agriculture …where we help our community GROW! Visiting the USVI with a pet? St. Thomas/St. John Agriculture Fair St. Thomas/ St. John Agriculture Fair — The St. Thomas Agriculture Fair is coming your way on Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 9:00 a.m...

17/08/2026

🌱 Upcoming Agricultural Training Sessions!

Calling all farmers, beginning farmers, and individuals interested in starting an agricultural business!

📅 September 21–30
⏰ 4:00–7:00 p.m.

Complete all training modules and receive an incentive box filled with useful agricultural and emergency-preparedness items, including a lantern, flash drive, reusable water bottle, seed samples, soil testing kits, and fertilizer (where permitted).

📣 Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and grow your agricultural business!

13/08/2026

🚨 Abattoir Schedule Update 🚨

Please note that no slaughter services will be available during the first week of August as the Department of Agriculture’s Abattoir undergoes scheduled maintenance and deep cleaning.

These temporary closures help ensure our facility continues to meet the highest standards of sanitation, safety, and service.

📅 Please refer to the posted schedule for available slaughter dates throughout the remainder of the month.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to better serve our farming community. 🐄🐖🐐

13/08/2026