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)
* Fair Housing Expo 10am (STX) Ap 05, DC Canegata Center * UVI-DPNR Great Mangrove Cleanup 9am (STT) Ap 05, Vessup Bay * UVI Business Leadership Lecture 4:30pm (STT) Ap 05, Innovation Center * Moonlight Hike Salt River (STX) AP 06 * Taste of St. Croix (STX) Ap 10, Divi Carina Bay Resort
UVI School of Agriculture
OEK Cooperative Extension Services
Join us on April 10th from 5-7 PM for an exciting Vanilla Workshop! Learn the secrets of successful vanilla cultivation with experts from the University of Florida and University of Puerto Rico as part of the Biotechnology Program SARE Grant.
• Gain expert insights
• Connect with fellow farmers
• Explore sustainable growing techniques
Don’t miss this unique opportunity! 
See the attached notice for details
Farm To Table Dinner
Sejah Farm
Chef Sean & Séjah are teaming up & having another Farm to Table Dinner 
Travel around the world on the 19th of April! Experience great company and even better food 
Reserve your spot before it’s too late!
When: April 19th 2025
Where: Séjah Farms of the Virgin Islands
Attire: Dinner Casual
$150 per person
SBA Webinar: Learn all about SBA’s Resources to help your business start, grow and succeed! April 22 at 10AM Learn more about: SBA Lending Programs, SBA Resource Partners in the USVI, Government Contracting Assistance, Programs to Help Businesses Prepare and Recover from Disaster
Register: https://sbdcvi.ecenterdirect.com/login?event=2409
The Credit Blueprint: Building a Strong Financial Foundation May 07 at 11AM AST It is important to understand the benefits and responsibilities of credit and how to manage it wisely. These tips and best practices can guide you in the right direction toward healthy credit.
Register: https://sbdcvi.ecenterdirect.com/login?event=2416
Business Development Series - A Step-by-Step Guide to Launching USVI Business Startup May 09 at 11AM AST Topics include: writing a business plan, legal structure options, local rules, regulations, and licensing requirements, marketing, cash flow projections, record-keeping basics, and more.
Register: https://sbdcvi.ecenterdirect.com/login?event=2416
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.
