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This page contains Press Releases from Louis E. Petersen, Jr. Ph.D. the Commissioner of Agriculture. |
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| Tropical Bont Tick Alert |
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| (July 20, 2010) |
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| The Commissioner of Agriculture, Dr. Louis E. Petersen, Jr., announces that a population of tropical bont tick was found this week in the Golden Grove area on St. Croix on a herd of sheep and cattle. ..... |
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| National Farmers Market Week |
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| National Farmers’ Market Week will be celebrated nationally August 1-7, 2010. Farmers’ markets represent an integral part of the consumer/farm linkage and have continued to rise in popularity, mostly ..... |
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| Fruit Production Program |
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| (June 10, 2010) |
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PRESS RELEASE
VI Department of Agriculture Promotes Fruit Production Program
6/6/2010
In accordance with its strategic plan to increase the production and availab..... |
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| St. Thomas Abattoir Open House |
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| (May 28, 2010) |
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| Hon. Commissioner Louis E. Petersen, Jr., Ph.D. and the staff of the VI Department of Agriculture cordially request the honor of your presence at the St. Thomas Abattoir’s Open House/Farmers Meat Mar..... |
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| VI Department of Agriculture launches ‘No Pound Left Behind Campaign’ |
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| (May 10, 2010) |
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Press Release
VI Department of Agriculture launches ‘No Pound Left Behind Campaign’
Commissioner of Agriculture Louis E. Petersen, Jr. Ph.D. announces the launch of the D..... |
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To protect the health of the Virgin Islands livestock and poultry populations, Virgin Islands animal health officials, farmers and animal owners must be able to quickly and effectively trace an animal disease to its source. The NAIS provides the funding and expertise to VIDOA Veterinary Services to help farmers and owners to protect their animals.When a disease outbreak occurs, VIDOA animal health officials need to know:Which animals are involved in a disease outbreakWhere the infected animals are currently locatedWhat other animals might have been exposed to the diseaseWhich
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