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| The primary responsibility of the Soil and Water Conservation program of the VI Department of Agriculture is the rehabilitation of farm ponds. The engineer, Mr. John Henderson, works with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to identify ponds built under the Soil Conservation Service (precursor to NRCS) that are in need of rehabilitation. Farm ponds serve to control water flow to prevent flooding and to prevent soil erosion from farmer’s fields. Mr. Henderson also provides technical assistance to individuals and community groups interested in rehabilitating ponds and building rain gardens. Rain gardens are built to slow down runoff from impermeable surfaces such as parking lots to give water time to soak into the ground and replenish the underground water table rather than run off. |
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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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