AGFAIR COMMITTEE NEWS 
         
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
November 23, 2016 
Cancellation of the 2016 St. Thomas/St. John Agriculture and Food Fair 
Following much discussion and deliberation the membership of the St. Thomas – St. John Agriculture 
and Food Fair Committee has made the decision to cancel the 33rd Annual Agriculture and Food 
Fair based on logistical and numerous other challenges. A meeting has been scheduled with the 
vendors to discuss related concerns and plans for moving forward. 
 
The members of the organizing committee regret the hardship and inconvenience faced by everyone. 
We appreciate the patience and continued support of our vendors, sponsors, and the community in 
general. 
 
This annual event is sponsored by the St. Thomas-St. John Agriculture and Food Fair Committee in 
partnership with the University of the Virgin Islands Cooperative Extension Service, Virgin Islands 
Department of Agriculture, V. I. Council on the Arts and the National Endowment of the Arts. Fintrac 
and volunteer community members. For more information call the UVI Cooperative Extension Service 
at 340-693-1080 or the Department of Agriculture at 340-774-5182. Email sttstjagfair@gmail.com and 
stay connected with the AgFair online searching using the official hashtag #sttstjagfair for finding 
pictures, videos and the latest information @sttstjAgFair on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter or visit 
ces.uvi.edu for details.  
 
DaraMonifah Cooper | AgFair Director of Publications & Promotions • Tel: 340.693.1081 • Fax: 340.693.1085  • E-mail: sttstjagfair@gmail.com • Website: ces.uvi.edu/AgFair • FB|IG|TW 
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