US Virgin Islands State Office
Latest FSA News for US Virgin Islands
Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2
Are you a farmer or rancher whose operation has been directly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic? USDA is implementing Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2 for agricultural producers who continue to face market disruptions and associated costs because of COVID-19.
Farm Service Agency will accept CFAP 2 applications from September 21 through December 11, 2020.
A call center will be available for producers who would like additional one-on-one support with the CFAP 2 application process. Please call 877-508-8364 to speak directly with a USDA employee ready to offer assistance. To find the latest information on CFAP 2, including forms and the contact information for your local Service Center, visit farmers.gov/CFAP.
Coronavirus and USDA Service Centers
USDA Service Centers in the US Virgin Islands will continue to be open for business by phone appointment only and field work will continue with appropriate social distancing. While our program delivery staff will continue to come into the office, they will be working with our producers by phone, and using online tools whenever possible.
All Service Center visitors wishing to conduct business with FSA are required to call their Service Center to schedule a phone appointment. In the event a Service Center is not currently available to serve customers on location, producers can receive assistance from the closest alternate Service Center by phone. Learn more at farmers.gov/coronavirus.
US Virgin Islands State Committee and State Executive Director
From L to R: Mark Sodders, Mack Glass, Michelle Williamson (Chair), Sherry McCorkle (SED), Jimmy LeFils, Mike Adams
The temporary telephone number for the St Croix office is 314-802-6450.
In the News
- USDA to Provide Additional Direct Assistance to Farmers and Ranchers Impacted by the Coronavirus (September 18, 2020)
- USDA Supports U.S. Seafood Industry Impacted by Retaliatory Tariffs (September 9, 2020)
- Deadline Approaching for USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (August 28, 2020)
- U.S. Virgin Islands Livestock Producers Reminded to Report Forage Losses (August 26, 2020)
Farm Service Agency Annual Policy Reminders
County Committee Elections
Committee members are a critical component of the day-to-day operations of FSA. They help deliver FSA farm programs at the local level. Farmers who serve on committees help decide the kind of programs their counties will offer. They work to make FSA agricultural programs serve the needs of local producers.
Important Election Dates
Nov. 2, 2020
Ballots mailed to eligible voters.
Dec. 7, 2020
Last day to return voted ballots to the USDA Service Center.
Jan. 1, 2021
Newly elected county committee members take office.
State Office
Florida/Virgin Islands State FSA Office
4500 NW 27th Avenue, Bldg D-1
Gainesville, FL 32606
Phone: 352-379-4500
Fax: 833-881-9156
State Executive Director
Sherry McCorkle
352-379-4500
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