Remarks By Deputy Premier And Minister For Natural Resources And Labour - Opening Ceremony Of Farmers’ Week 2015

Monday, 2 February 2015 - 1:45pm

The only constant in this life is change, there are times and seasons and I’m sure most of you know that the good book says there is a time for everything.

Remarks By Premier - 2015 Farmers’ Week - Youth And Sustainable Agriculture

Monday, 2 February 2015 - 1:30pm

Good morning:

When I first heard of this year’s theme for Farmers’ Week: ‘Youth in Agriculture a Must – Food Security and Cultural Sustainability - a Plus’,” I was quite pleased.

You see, the theme continuously reflect my Government’s position in building a sustainable agricultural sector, and the importance of our young people in doing so.

Venue Change For Anegada Public Meeting On Protected Areas

Thursday, 29 January 2015 - 5:00pm

A public meeting on the proposed Protected Areas will be held in Anegada at the Agricultural grounds on Monday February 2, at 1:00 p.m.

The meeting will be held immediately after the ceremony and festivities of Farmers’ Week taking place on Anegada, that same day.

For more information persons can telephone the Ministry of Natural Resources and Labour at 468-2147 or email at nrl@gov.vg.

Farmers Week 2015 Handicraft Competition Reminder

Friday, 23 January 2015 - 8:30am

The Department of Agriculture is asking all handicraft producers who are interested in entering the Farmers’ Week 2015 competitions to note that entries for the handicraft category, of the Tortola exhibitions can be submitted to the Department of Agriculture on Friday, January 23. The deadline for submission of entries is Wednesday, January 28 at 3:00 p.m.

 

Farmers' Week 2015 - Date Change

Wednesday, 21 January 2015 - 4:15pm

The Government of the Virgin Islands is inviting the general public to the Official Opening Ceremony for Farmers’ Week, Friday, January 30, 2015, 10:00 a.m., at the Department of Agriculture main office in Paraquita Bay, Tortola. Activities will be held from January 30 through February 6. The public is invited to attend and support all exhibitions and events for Farmers’ Week 2015.

Farmers’ Week Ferry Tickets For Sister Islands

Friday, 16 January 2015 - 2:45pm

The Department of Agriculture is reminding all farmers who are interested in attending the Farmers’ Week Ceremonies on Anegada, Jost Van Dyke and Virgin Gorda, to collect ferry tickets in person on Thursday, January 29 at the Department of Agriculture, Paraquita Bay Station, or the Virgin Gorda Sub-station.

Public Invited To Farmers Week 2015 Events

Tuesday, 13 January 2015 - 4:15pm

The Department of Agriculture is inviting the public to the Official Opening Ceremony for Farmers’ Week, on Friday February 6, 2015, 10:00 a.m., at its main office in Paraquita Bay. The public is also invited to attend and support all exhibitions, special events and activities slated for Farmers’ Week 2015.

Farmers Week 2015 Poster Competition

Wednesday, 7 January 2015 - 3:15pm

The Department of Agriculture is encouraging all parents and children of elementary schools in the Virgin Islands to participate in the Territory’s annual Farmer’s Week Poster Competition. Entries should be inspired by and reflect ideas that are derived from the theme; "Youth in Agriculture - a Must! Food Security and Cultural Sustainability – a Plus!" The deadline for submission of entries is slated for Thursday, January 29.

 Winners will be selected from three categories;

Farmers Week 2015 Judging Dates And Locations

Wednesday, 7 January 2015 - 11:00am

The Department of Agriculture is asking all Virgin Islands’ Crop and Livestock farmers interested in entering the Farmers’ Week 2015 contests to note the following field judging dates and locations:

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