AGFAIR COMMITTEE NEWS
AGFAIR COMMITTEE NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 23, 2016 Cancellation of the 2016 St. Thomas/St. John Agriculture and Food Fair Following much discussion and deliberation the membership of the St. Thomas – St. John Agriculture and Food Fair Committee has made the decision to cancel the 33rd Annual Agriculture and Food Fair based on logistical and numerous other challenges. A meeting has been scheduled with the vendors to discuss related concerns and plans for moving forward. The members of the organizing committee regret the hardship and inconvenience faced by everyone. We appreciate the patience and continued support of our vendors, sponsors, and the community in general. This annual event is sponsored by the St. Thomas-St. John Agriculture and Food Fair Committee in partnership with the University of the Virgin Islands Cooperative Extension Service, Virgin Islands Department of Agriculture, V. I. Council on the Arts and the National Endowment of the Arts. Fintrac and volunteer community members. …
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AGFAIR COMMITTEE NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 23, 2016 Cancellation of the 2016 St. Thomas/St. John Agriculture and Food Fair Following much discussion and deliberation the membership of the St. Thomas – St. John Agriculture and Food Fair Committee has made the decision to cancel the 33rd Annual Agriculture and Food Fair based on logistical and numerous other challenges. A meeting has been scheduled with the vendors to discuss related concerns and plans for moving forward. The members of the organizing committee regret the hardship and inconvenience faced by everyone. We appreciate the patience and continued support of our vendors, sponsors, and the community in general. This annual event is sponsored by the St. Thomas-St. John Agriculture and Food Fair Committee in partnership with the University of the Virgin Islands Cooperative Extension Service, Virgin Islands Department of Agriculture, V. I. Council on the Arts and the National Endowment of the Arts. Fintrac and volunteer community members. For more information call the UVI Cooperative Extension Service at 340-693-1080 or the Department of Agriculture at 340-774-5182. Email sttstjagfair@gmail.com and stay connected with the AgFair online searching using the official hashtag #sttstjagfair for finding pictures, videos and the latest information @sttstjAgFair on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter or visit ces.uvi.edu for details. DaraMonifah Cooper | AgFair Director of Publications & Promotions • Tel: 340.693.1081 • Fax: 340.693.1085 • E-mail: sttstjagfair@gmail.com • Website: ces.uvi.edu/AgFair • FB|IG|TW SEARCH: #sttstjagfair