Agriculture Business Center of the Virgin Islands
Providing VI Farmers and Fishers Business Advising at no cost
Virgin Islands Agriculture Business Center
The Vision
Three Office Locations
The Vision
The creation of the Virgin Islands Agriculture Business Center provides local farmers and fishers with small business education and resources. The implementation of this center is “the goal of the 2021 Agricultural Plan directed by Act 8404 to increase agricultural productivity locally to make food security and sovereignty a reality for those living in the Virgin Islands.”
What We Do
Three Office Locations
The Vision
VI Agriculture Business Center clients will receive one-on-one consulting, business education training, and technical assistance at no charge to the client. The programs offered by the VI Agriculture Business Center aims to foster business development in the territory’s farming and fishery industries.
Three Office Locations
Three Office Locations
Three Office Locations
- St. Croix - Main Office 340-692-4295
- STX mobile phone- 340-725-2701
- St. Thomas 340-725-2679
- St. John 340-725-2679
All offices are located in a Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
* VI Puerto Rico Friendship Day (STX) Oct 13 * Bush Cook, Chef Cook 5pm (STX) Oct 18, Sejah Farm * SEA Free Snorkel Clinic (STX) Oct 18, Frederiksted Beach *Farm to Table Dinner @ Sejah Farms (STX) Oct 19 *Trunk or Treat (STX) Oct 25, East End Marine Park *Galloween (STX) Oct 31, Gallows Bay
Leveraging AI for Small Business Longevity: Intro to AI and the Business Life Wheel Oct 13 at 11AM AST Participants will learn how to use ChatGPT and other AI tools to clarify goals, identify growth opportunities, and make smarter decisions at every stage of their business journey.
Register: https://sbdcvi.ecenterdirect.com/login?event=2441
Buch Cook Chef Cook
Sejah Farms
We invite YOU to be part of this year’s Bush Cook / Chef Cook: Dah Culcha Table workshops — where knowledge, culture, and community come together! 
From policy talks to hands-on strategies, these sessions are designed to empower farmers, youth, and community members with tools for resilience, sustainability, and food sovereignty.
Topics & Highlights:
Seed & Soil Strategy for U.S. Territories
Collective Community Empowerment
Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education
Panels with Tuskegee University, Alcorn State, BCA Global & more!
New Year, New Business: SBA Resources Every Small Business Should Know Oct. 14 at 11AM AST Participate in the discussion about what all entrepreneurs, small businesses, and start-ups should know about trademarks. We’ll discuss what trademarks are, the benefits of federal trademark registration, an
Register: https://sbdcvi.ecenterdirect.com/login?event=2468
Leveraging AI for Small Business Longevity: AI in Financials, Operations & Strategy Oct. 20 at 11 AM EST Discover how AI can support better financial decisions, streamline business operations, and help you stay aligned with your strategic goals. Real-world prompts and tools will be shared.
Register: https://sbdcvi.ecenterdirect.com/login?event=2450
Contact Us
You can meet with an advisor in person or remotely
We love our customers, so feel free to visit or call during normal business hours.
myviabc.org
6300 Estate Peter's Rest, Ste 4, Christiansted VI
340-692-4295 Shay Roberts, Center Director shanta.roberts@uvi.edu
Hours
Open today | 08:30 am – 04:30 pm |
Closed Major Holidays.
