The Virgin Islands Department of Agriculture (VIDOA) in partnership with the UVI Cooperative Extension Service, the UVI Small Business Development Center, and the Department of Tourism invites applications from those interested in participating in the third series of training activities of the Virgin Fresh Beekeeping Project. The primary objective of this project is to promote the development of an apicultural (beekeeping, industry by increasing the number of trained and skilled beekeepers in the territory. Thus far, 65 persons have successfully completed the course as a result of this project. Topics covered during the 12 weeks of training include ‘Bee Biology, Tools and Equipment, Packaging and Marketing, Health and Safety procedures in Beekeeping, Developing a Business Plan, the Business License Process, Hive Management and more. At the conclusion of the training participants will be prepared to become independent agricultural entrepreneurs.
