What's Going on @UVICES: agriculture

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We'll be there at the Bordeaux Fair! Find out why Jan 13, 2016 from 3-4pm on our What's Going on @UVICES Weekly Radio Show

A weekly radio program co-hosted by UVI Extension Staff DaraMonifah Cooper and Christina Chanes sharing lively interviews of UVICES Community Partners, Stakeholders, Administrators, Staff or Current and Past Clients as they share experiences and examples of how we all work together in responding to the needs of the community.

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TODAY'S TOPICS (Jan 13, 2016) with call in guest Dr. Louis E. Petersen, Jr.:
1. Pesticide Applicator Certification Workshops
2. Bordeaux Agricultural & Cultural Vegan Food Fair - CES Participation THIS WEEKEND!
3. Upcoming National Collaboration AgDiscovery 2016 | Flyer | General Info | BROCHURE | Application
4. From the Ground Up Newsletter - Sept 2015

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MORE DETAILS FROM ON TODAY’S SHOW & Other Upcoming Event Details
Pesticide Application Training | AgDiscovery Week | Website Links

1. Pesticide Applicator Certification Workshops
All persons interested in becoming certified pesticide applicators are encouraged to attend the workshop(s) of their choice. See workshop information below. The University of the Virgin Islands Cooperative Extension Service – Pesticide Safety Education Program announces Pesticide Applicator Certification Workshops. The workshops, scheduled for St. Thomas and St. Croix, will be conducted by Dr. Hipólito O'Farrill-Nieves, Extension Entomologist, Agricultural Extension Service, College of Agricultural Sciences, University of Puerto Rico.

For additional information and to register please contact the University of the Virgin Islands Cooperative Extension Service - Stafford Crossman at (340) 692-4071, email scrossm@uvi.edu (St. Croix) or Dr. Louis Petersen at (340) 693-1083, email louis.petersen@live.uvi.edu (St. Thomas) or Dale Morton at (340) 693-1086, email dmorton@live.uvi.edu (St. Thomas).

St. Croix: Industrial, Institutional, Structural and Health Services Pest Control
Date: Tuesday, January 12, 2016
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: REC Room 133 Ornamental & Turf Pest Control

Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2016
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: REC Room 133

St. Thomas: Industrial, Institutional, Structural and Health Services Pest Control
Date: Thursday, January 14, 2016
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Weiss Conference Room, West Residence Hall

Ornamental & Turf Pest Control
Date: Friday, January 15, 2016
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Weiss Conference Room, West Residence Hall

2. AgDiscovery 2016 | Flyer | General Info | BROCHURE | Application Happening for the first time at the University of the Virgin Islands, AgDiscovery is a summer camp outreach program that helps middle through high school aged students explore careers in animal science, veterinary medicine, agribusiness, plant pathology, aquaculture, and much more. This 2-4 week program allows participants to live on a college campus and learn about agricultural science from university professors, practicing veterinarians, industry representatives, and professionals working for the U.S. government. Students who participate in AgDiscovery gain experience through hands-on labs, workshops, field trips and other group and team building activities.

View the 2016 AgDiscovery brochure HERE to learn more about the program. For additional information and to register please contact the University of the Virgin Islands Cooperative Extension Service - Dr. Louis Petersen at (340) 693-1083, email louis.petersen@live.uvi.edu (St. Thomas).

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· Farmers Marketing Course STT or STX campus | PHOTOS
· Computer Trainings: Classes & Workshops Call (340) 693-4090 (STX) or (340) 693-1081 (STT)

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· Tropical Fruits of the VI Book | Book Cover · From the Ground Up Newsletter - Sept 2015

eXtending Knowledge; Changing Lives!

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During the summer of 2015, we partnered with the Department of Human Services, the Department of Labor, and the Virgin Islands University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, the UVI Cooperative Extension Service (UVICES) hosted the first Agricultural Enrichment Summer Youth camp on the UVI St. Thomas campus. Students from various schools within the age group of 14 – 21 years of age were involved. It was a 6-week program which we intend to repeat next summer.

Learn what the students were taught from their various experiences shown in this video collage:

Some of the areas taught to youth had to do with fruit production (horticulture) and veterinary science. We also exposed them to livestock production, poultry production and landscaping. They even got to do to lots of hands on activities such as putting together irrigation systems, planting their own seeds, starting their own seedlings and transplanting. Other skills that the campers picked up last year had to do with grafting. They learned how to graft plants properly and how to prune trees. We also got support from We Grow Food, Inc., as one of the field trips that we took was to Estate Bordeaux and Sister Benita gave us a really good presentation. Additionally, one of the farmers Charles Leonard and his daughter Brittany came in and spoke to the topic of agri-business.

It was a very dynamic and successful venture and we intend to do so again this year. The age range last year was from 14 – 18 years old and we intend to keep that in place for the next time. We are looking forward to another program this summer and are informing the public that if they know youngsters interested in being a part of this summer camp, please let us know.

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Closing Program Info

Closing Program Booklet
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