VIRGIN ISLANDS
BEGINNING FARMERS 
TRAINING PROGRAM
Objectives
• Increase participation of new and 
beginning farmers in crop and livestock 
production and marketing in the Virgin 
Islands.
• Develop a comprehensive agribusiness 
management and entrepreneurship 
program for beginning farmers.
• Develop training materials and implement 
workshops for beginning farmers in 
conservation, risk management and direct 
marketing.
For more information contact: 
692-4071/4054, 693-1083  or 778-0997 ext. 238
Cooperative Extension Service & 
Agricultural Experiment Station
This project is supported by the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development 
Program of the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, USDA.