Projects and Programs at the VIDA

Virgin Islands DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

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Projects and Programs at the VIDA

This webpage lists a variety of projects and programs ongoing at the V.I. Department of Agriculture. Click each project's "details" button for more information.

National Farmers' Market Week Activities
(August 01, 2010)

The following National Farmers' Market Week events were held on each island: * St. Croix: The Rededication of the Ann E. Heyliger Vegetable Market in Frederiksted - Friday August 6t.....



Fresh From The Farm Radio Show
(June 01, 2010)

Join Errol Chichester (VIDA) and Stafford Crossman (UVI) every Saturday morning from 7:00 - 8:00 a.m. on WSTX 970 AM for a refreshing discussion about all aspects of our local agriculture and agri-bus.....



Fresh Produce Markets on St. Croix, St. Thomas and St. John
(June 01, 2010)

ST. CROIX: • La Reine Farmers’ Market, Estate La Reine (Mid-Island) West of La Reine Shopping Center; Saturday: 6:00 am - Until • Smithen’s Farm Store, Centerline Road.....



Virgin Fresh Beekeeping Project
(January 26, 2010)

The VIDA is proud of it's progress in the Virgin Fresh Beekeeping Project! To date we have trained a total of over 100 students on all three islands in the science, business and art of beekeeping. <.....



Assess and Assist Program
(January 20, 2010)

This program will provide outreach to local farmers in each district. More details to come. .....


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	DIVISIONS

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