U.S. Virgin Islands

Harvest and Field Work in U.S. Virgin Islands

Questions, county research links and supplier checklists for planting, cultivation and crop harvesting in U.S. Virgin Islands.

Verification checklist

Verify crop, task, season, hours, wage, worksite and employment terms. Ask whether each service operates in the selected county, verify a real employer, posted job terms, wages, safety arrangements and workers’ rights, and confirm transaction terms in writing.

County and geographic coverage

St. Croix IslandLocal harvest and field work research near St. Croix Island St. John IslandLocal harvest and field work research near St. John Island St. Thomas IslandLocal harvest and field work research near St. Thomas Island

Official resources

U.S. Department of Labor SeasonalJobs Portal
U.S. Department of Labor H-2A Worker Rights
DOL H-2A Employer Program
USDA Farmers.gov H-2A Program
USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture

Farm.FM editorial resources

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