UVI School of Agriculture Weekly Update Mar 17 2021

 

3pm Today on What’s Going on @UVISOA  
 Seeking Student Research Assistant, Rebranding Update, Publications  
Join us weekly LIVE on FACEBOOK 
 

A weekly live program co-hosted by the University of the Virgin Islands School of Agriculture (UVISOA) communications team staff sharing information and lively interviews about UVISOA staff, administrators, community partners, stakeholders, or current and past clients as they discuss experiences and examples of how we all work together in responding to the needs of the community. For more info visit: ces.uvi.edu 
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ON TODAY’S SHOW: 

1. Guest Staff: David Hensley | SOA Research Specialist, Seeking Student Research Assistant
   
   
   
   
   
2. AgDiscovery Summer Program & SOA Student Recruitment Specialist Job Deadlines Next Week 
3. Ongoing Pesticide Safety training, exams, and recertification classes
4. Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SARE) Producer Grant Awardees Interview Next Week
5. UVI School of Agriculture Rebranding | Follow our Online Platforms @UVISOA
6. CES Publications
   Guide to Safer Trees | Front Cover 
   Tropical Fruits of the VI Book | Book Cover 
   Caribbean Healthy Homes | PDF Downloads 
   Recipes for a Non-Toxic Household | PDF Download
   Traditional Medicinal Plants of St Croix, St. Thomas, and St. John | Front Cover

Where to Buy Them:
STX - UVI Campus Bookstore, Undercover Bookstore
STT - UVI Campus Bookstore, Bookstore 340 and Tropical Creations Gallery & Boutique & Cultural Center 

Current & Upcoming:  
AgDiscovery 2021 Virtual Summer Enrichment Program Application Availability   
How to Apply | Application | Flyer | Brochure | MORE INFO 

It’s that time of the year again! The UVI AgDiscovery 2021 Summer Program applications are available and accepted until March 25, 2021. The program offers exposure to career choices and diverse opportunities in agriculture sciences. This dynamic program, held annually at UVI on the Albert A. Sheen Campus, will be conducted virtually from July 18 - 31, 2021. Students in grades 7 - 12 are eligible to apply.  

For more information, visit ces.uvi.edu or contact the following individuals: Dr. Louis Petersen (louis.petersen@uvi.edu or 340-693-1083) or Ms. Sarah Dahl-Smith (sdahl@uvi.edu or 340-692-4084).  

REMINDERS for Next Week:  
Interviewing & Showing presentation of 4 Local Women Farmers First in the V.I. to Receive an Agriculture & Research Grant Award  
AgDiscovery applications available and accepted until March 25th | APPLY TODAY
Student Recruitment Specialist Deadline March 26th | APPLY TODAY 

 

Embracing our land-grant mission of providing innovative and cutting-edge research, teaching, and extension programs that respond to the educational, social, economic, and environmental needs of the citizens of the Virgin Islands and the Caribbean region. 

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UVI School of Agriculture Weekly Update Mar 10 2021

 3pm Today on What’s Going on @UVISOA?

Guest Staff (SOA Extention Agent), Publications, Student Research Assistant Job & More

A weekly radio program co-hosted by UVI School of Agriculture (UVISOA) communications team staff sharing information and lively interviews about UVISOA staff, administrators, community partners, stakeholders, 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. For more info visit: ces.uvi.edu

IF YOU MISSED TODAY’S TOPICS: LISTEN HERE

ON TODAY’S SHOW:

1.     Guest Staff: Dale Morton | SOA Extension Agent | Student Recruiter and the Virtual Caribbean Healthy Home presentation tentatively scheduled for April 14th,  2021. 

2.      Pesticide Safety training, exams, and Recertification classes 

3.     Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program Field Day Interview Teaser 

4.   Student Research Assistant Job with David Hensley

6.   UVI School of Agriculture Rebranding

7.   CES Publications

• Guide to Safer Trees | Front Cover
• Tropical Fruits of the VI Book | Book Cover
• Caribbean Healthy Homes | PDF Downloads
• Recipes for a Non-Toxic Household | PDF Download

MORE DETAILS FROM TODAY’S SHOW & Other Upcoming Event Details

Pesticide Safety Trainings, Exams, and Recertification Class

Training & Exams are FREE. You must PRE-REGISTER by emailing (Amy.Dreves@uvi.edu) or calling (340-692-4052, leave a message). Only limited space is available in a classroom due to the COVID protocol. You must PRE-REGISTER. You MUST wear a MASK to CLASS.

Location:
St. Croix Albert A. Sheen Campus Room NWW102-103; LIVE, In-PERSON
St. Thomas Orville E. Kean Campus Room SFC 225; VIDEO Conferencing
Start time: 8:30am, please come on time. All-day training, bring your lunch.

Expected Training dates:
1.         Feb 26 – Recertification for Renewing expired/expiring Applicators License
2.         Mar 3 – Integrated Pest Management (1/2 day training)
3.         Mar 8 – Pesticide Safety CORE
4.         Mar 17 – Public Health
5.         March 22 – Industrial Institutional Structural and Health
6.         March 26 – Ornamental and Turf

You can get an electronic version of the 2014 CORE manual online or purchase it for $10 by contacting Dr. Dreves:
Associate Professor | Extension Service – Pest Management Specialist III
Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) and IPM Coordinator
Office: 340-692-4052 | Fax: 340-692-4085 |Email: amy.dreves@uvi.edu

AgDiscovery Summer Enrichment Program Application Availability 

It’s that time of the year again! The UVI AgDiscovery 2021 Summer Program applications are available and accepted until March 25, 2021. The program offers exposure to career choices and diverse opportunities in agriculture sciences. This dynamic program, held annually at UVI on the Albert A. Sheen Campus, will be conducted virtually from July 18 - 31, 2021. Students in grades 7 - 12 are eligible to apply. 

For more information, visit ces.uvi.edu or contact the following individuals: Dr. Louis Petersen (louis.petersen@uvi.edu or 340-693-1083) or Ms. Sarah Dahl-Smith (sdahl@uvi.edu or 340-692-4084).

 

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Embracing our land-grant mission of providing innovative and cutting-edge research, teaching, and extension programs that respond to the educational, social, economic, and environmental needs of the citizens of the Virgin Islands and the Caribbean region

University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) School of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service programs and policies are consistent with federal and state laws and regulations. UVI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action organization, providing educational services in the field of agriculture, home economics, rural development, 4 H youth development, and related subjects to all persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, and gender preference.