The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries is a Department under the Premier's Office of the Government of the Virgin Islands.

The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries is responsible for ensuring food is safe, nutritionally sound, produced and harvested in an environmentally sustainable manner that builds resilience to internal and external shocks while contributing to the economic growth, social well-being and protection of the natural environment.  

Vision

To be the key agency in the Virgin Islands for sustainable food security.

Mission

To ensure sustainable production, harvest and supply of safe, high quality food by regulating the agricultural and fisheries sectors.

Our Values

We share the ethical values of the Virgin Islands Public Service, and pledge to be:

•  Committed - Striving to give our best to every task.
•  Responsive - Responding effectively to the needs of our clients.
•  Supportive - Upholding all that is valid or right, giving emotional and moral support to clients and staff.
•  Respectful - Showing courtesy, consideration, and deference for our clients’ requests.
•  Open - Being accessible to all clients and staff.
•  Diligent - Serving our clients with professionalism in a practical, conscientious, rigorous, and timely manner.
•  Honest - Behaving ethically with integrity, loyalty and candour.

List of Services

Agriculture Services | Fisheries Services 

List of Forms and Conditions

List of Agriculture Forms | List of Fisheries Forms | Conditions of Importation

Units within the Department

• Administration Unit
• Fisheries Unit
• Crops Unit
• Livestock Unit
• Veterinary Unit
• Abattoir Unit