Virgin Islands Farmers Alliance Inc.

Virgin Islands Farmers Alliance Inc. (VIFA) is a registered corporate entity in SAM.gov, classified as a small agricultural cooperative, self-certified small disadvantaged business, non-profit organization, and community development corporation. The organization is dedicated to supporting agricultural development and organic farming initiatives in the Virgin Islands, with a focus on enhancing local agricultural practices and community engagement. VIFA's business structure allows it to participate in federal grant programs, particularly those targeting agricultural innovation, community development, and sustainable farming practices.

Through federal grant sub-awards from Florida Certified Organic Growers & Consumers, Inc. (FOG), VIFA has been consistently involved in the Southeast Regional Center for Organic Transition program from 2023 to 2025. The organization's grant-funded work encompasses a comprehensive range of agricultural support services, including farmer-to-farmer mentorship, community building, technical assistance, training programs, and data collection and reporting. Specific activities have included conducting organic farming needs assessments, organizing farm field days with lectures and crop demonstrations, hosting organic practices workshops, developing promotional materials, participating in agricultural events like VI Agrifest and VI Food Summit, and implementing outreach and mentorship programs. VIFA's grant work involves detailed reporting requirements, such as monthly partner updates, quarterly progress reports, and annual reports, demonstrating a structured approach to delivering agricultural development services in the Virgin Islands region.