U.S. Virgin Islands Youth Agriculture Directory

Youth agriculture programs and contacts

13 local and statewide resource links.

• University of the Virgin Islands 4-H

  Ask about clubs and local growing projects such as Grow It ’N Done, and check volunteer information.

• UVI School of Agriculture youth summer camp

  Review a previous camp announcement for examples and use the university contact to ask about future registration.

• ReGeneration Corps USVI, St. Croix

  Students in grades 8–11 can familiarize themselves with this food-security and conservation program and ask about the next cohort.

• USVI career and technical education

  Contact the territory’s CTE office or a school counselor for agriculture classes and school-based FFA chapter information.

• St. Croix Career and Technical Education Center

  Review school offerings and contact the center about current agriculture and related technical programs.

• USVI Agriculture and Food Fair, St. Croix

  Follow the official Agrifest site for upcoming dates and ask about school exhibits or youth entry requirements.

• Gifft Hill School garden and farm education, St. John

  See how the school uses its gardens and farm-to-table program and ask the school about participation.

• St. John Health and Agriculture Fair

  Check the Department of Agriculture event details before planning a family or school group visit.

• Bordeaux Farmers agricultural and cultural fair, St. Thomas

  Check future dates for a family outing featuring local growing, cooking and farming culture.

• UVI aquaponics education

  Explore training and contacts for older students considering a project that combines fish and plant production.

• Ridge to Reef Farm, St. Croix

  Check age and placement requirements before contacting the farm about internships or volunteer work.

• CHANT Conservation Corps, St. Croix

  Virgin Islanders ages 18–30 can check application information for paid conservation skills training.

• Virgin Islands farmers markets

  Find local markets and confirm schedules if you want to plan a youth farm-business or local-food field activity.

National tools for finding local help

• USDA NIFA 4-H State Leaders Directory

  Find the Extension contact for 4-H when a local club or enrollment contact is difficult to locate.

• National Farm to School Network partner map

  Find local partners for school gardens, classroom agriculture and farm visits.

• USDA Farm Service Agency youth loans

  Review eligibility for a supervised income-producing agriculture project and locate an FSA office.