Cooperative Extension Service (UVICES)

World Food Day 2020
AgDiscovery Camp 2020
Farmer and Community Computer Training on St. Thomas Campus
Dr. Hall at CES Computer Class Closing Ceremony

UVI Cooperative Extension Service

The University of the Virgin Islands Cooperative Extension Service is a dynamic, flexible organization dedicated to delivering quality, relevant programs most needed by the people of the Virgin Islands in the areas of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 4-H/Family & Consumer Sciences and Communications, Technology & Distance Learning. Click here to find out about our current event as we also produce annual and special events including agriculture fairs, farming-related conferences, Woodworkers Expo, Beekeeping Conferences, Batik Exhibits, and more. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter to stay updated.

AgDiscovery 2021

Applications for AgDiscovery 2021 are currently being accepted for the program until March 25, 2021!

AgDiscovery (How To Apply) | Application | Flyer | Brochure | MORE INFO

What’s Going on @UVICES

50th Annual AgriFest Postponed | AgriFest 2021 Virtual Teaser on Sat., Feb. 13
AgDiscovery (How To Apply) | Application | Flyer | Brochure | MORE INFO
Cooperative Business Model Comprehensive Short Course | Flyer | Registration Form
CES WORLD FOOD DAY | Press Release | Flyer | Facebook Event
UVICES Computer Courses/Workshops Schedule (Sept - Dec 2020)
AgriFest 2021 Call For Poster Artists
USDA Releases 2018 Census of Agriculture Data for U.S. Virgin Islands
Farm Aid COVID-19 Farmer Resilience Initiative Grant Application
Computer & Mobile Device Classes || SCHEDULE (STT) || SCHEDULE (STX)

CES PUBLICATIONS:

Guide to Safer Trees | Front Cover
Tropical Fruits of the VI Book | Book Cover
Caribbean Healthy Homes | PDF Downloads
Recipes for a Non-Toxic Household | PDF Download

Stay Connected!

Tune in and stay up to date with 'What's Going On @UVICES' on our Weekly Radio Program Wednesdays from 3 pm - 4 pm on WUVI. Click to listen to us live. Connect with us online @uvices on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

What's Going on @UVICES Weekly Radio Show:

RETURNING SOON 3 pm Wednesdays on FM 97.3 & Streaming Online

University of the Virgin Islands
Cooperative Extension Service
Albert A. Sheen Campus-St. Croix
RR1 10,000
Kingshill, USVI 00850-9781
Phone: (340) 692-4080

University of the Virgin Islands
Cooperative Extension Service
St. Thomas Campus
#2 John Brewers Bay
St. Thomas, USVI 00802-9990
Phone: (340) 693-1080

Past Activities @UVICES

2016-20

- UVI School of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service - Zoom Tutorial Workshop
- UVI School of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service - MS PowerPoint Workshop
- UVI School of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service - Container Gardening
- UVI School of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service - Zoom Tutorial Workshop
- AgFairs: STT Bordeaux Fair (MLK Weekend) & STX AgriFest (President’s Day Weekend)
- Coconut Festival | Batik Class Exhibit | Holiday Baking Workshops
- AgFair Application - Nov 17 & 18 at Bordeaux Farmers’ Market
- Pesticide Trainings and Certifications Oct 4 & 5 (STX)
- Fertilizer Use and Management Workshop Oct. 11 9am-12pm @UVICELL
- World Food Day - Oct 14 on the UVI AAS Campus
- St. Thomas - St. John AgFair Nov. 17 & 18 at the Bordeaux Farmers Market
- Pesticide Applicator Trainings & Exam June-July (STX)
- FREE Arborists' Workshop (STX/STT) || INFO
- SUMMER CAMPS!
- AgDiscovery Youth Camp 2018 || INFO || BROCHURE (FULL)
Pesticide Applicator Trainings
Pesticide Applicator RECERTIFICATION Training
FREE Arborists' Workshop (STX/STT) || FLYER | INFO
AgDiscovery Youth Camp 2017 || FLYER || APPLICATION || INFO || BROCHURE || BROCHURE (FULL)
AgCamp Closing Program Friday 2/28/17 at 6pm in ACC (STT)
V.I. Native Trees and Flowers Fair || INFO | FLYER || BOOKLET
BCB Middle School Youth Aspirations || AUDIO
Cooperative Business Model Training 101 | FLYER | Marketing Manual | Case Studies | PHOTOS
Batik Class Art Exhibit at Gallery St. Thomas || INFO || PHOTOS
AgriFest 2017 on St. Croix || PRESS RELEASE
Family & Consumer Program Sewing/Batik Class Closing Program || PROGRAM || PHOTOS
4-H Christmas Ornament Festival || FLYER
Holiday Baking || STX FLYER || PHOTOS
Intro to Cooperatives Workshop || FLYER || PDF
Cover Crops Workshop || FLYER
Composting Workshops || FLYER || PDF
AGFAIR RAINED OUT! OFFICIAL CANCELLATION STATEMENT
Stay connected with the AgFair online! Join the Facebook EVENT for updates. Search and post using #sttstjagfair for pictures, videos and the latest information @sttstjAgFair on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Intro to Cooperatives Workshop || FLYER || PDF || PRESENTATION
Voices that Count Conference || FLYER || INFO || AUDIO
World Food Day || INFO || POSTER PDF / JPG

U.S. Department of Agriculture National Program Leader Dr. Irma Lawrence visit || PHOTOS
Farmers now accept WIC! IMAGE | INTERVIEW
Invest Caribbean AgrI-Business Conference || PROGRAM || PHOTO
Summer Youth Camps | Article 1 | Article 2 | PHOTOS | AUDIO 1 2 3 | RADIO SHOW
Agriculture Open House | AUDIO
USDA Town Hall Meetings Flyer - June 2016
Agriculture Open House | AUDIO
VI USDA Farming Event Open House

Sewing & Batik Class Closing Program pics
Farmers Market and Local Food Promotion Programs Accepting Proposals
National Agriculture Week & AgDay 2016
AgDiscovery Week | Flyer | General Info | BROCHURE | Application
What Farm Business Owners Need to Know abt Filing their 2015 Tax Returns
Woodworkers Expo WEBPAGE |Facebook Page | Facebook Pics
STT-STJ AgFair 2015 | Nov 21-22 | FLYER | PROGRAM | Facebook Event| Application
Pesticide Certification Training | STX | STT
World Food Day | Oct 18 | FLYER | PROGRAM
Free Arborists Workshop
Pesticide Applicator Recertification Workshops
31st West Indies Agricultural Economics Conference | PHOTOS
MarketMaker and MarketReady Workshop | FLYER
Agricultural Enrichment Summer Camp Closing Ceremony |POSTER | PHOTOS | Closing Program | Story
- Pesticide Training and Certifications (March/April) || Call 340-692-4052
- Community Presentation: Cooperatives in Action - A Reflection | STX | STT
- Summer Youth Camps: Sewing | Nutrition & Cooking | AgDiscovery
- AgDiscovery Program | Application | Flyer | Brochure | Printable Application & Additional Forms Available*
- Basic Computer, Batik & Sewing Classes || Call 340-693-1080

2015

Mango Melee 2015: The Drought Edition- UVI News Release | July 8, 2015
Agricultural Enrichment Summer Camp Closing Ceremony | VIEW POSTER
Closing Program News Release - St. Thomas | Aug 7, 2015 Pics | Program

UVICES in the Media

Here's a sampling of what else is being published and broadcast about CES in local and national media outlets.

#VIAgriFest2015 News Stories+ | VI Daily News | VI Source | Photos
Food and Ag Fair Opens with Tributes to Island's Growers - VI Source
Agriculture and Food Fair returns Saturday for three-day run - VIDailyNews
#VIAgriFest2015 | The Largest and Best Agriculture, Culture & Food Festival of the Caribbean
Holiday Baking Workshops - St. Croix/St. Thomas | December 3 & 4 (STX) and December 15-17 (STT) Call (340) 692-4083 (St. Croix) or 340-693-1082 (St. Thomas)
Batik Exhibit at VI Council on the Arts - St. Thomas | December 12, 2014 (Opening Reception 5 - 8 p.m) - January 9, 2015
VI Woodworkers' Expo (St. Thomas Dec 5-7, 2014) - Photos & Poster: Pics 1 | Pics 2 | Poster
UVICES Batik Students to Exhibit Work - St. Thomas Source | December 7, 2014 | Pics 1 | Invitation
UVICES Exhibits Batik Products Created by Students - St. Thomas Source | November 29, 2014
Local Fruit Stars in UVI's New Book - St. Thomas Source | November 19, 2014 | Book Cover
From the Ground Up Newsletter - August 2014

Community Engagement