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Enjoy First State favorites during Delaware Grown Week May 17-23

Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, May 18, 2026


Tomatoes, cabbage, and squash at a farmers market booth in Delaware

Gov. Matt Meyer has designated May 17-23 as Delaware Grown Week in the First State.

“Agriculture is Delaware’s number one industry, and our family farms play a vital role in the prosperity of the state’s economy, communities, and environment,” Gov. Meyer said in the proclamation.

“We extend our sincere gratitude to Delaware’s farm families, farm workers, community organizations, and agriculture companies for their hard work, dedication, and vital role in feeding our communities.”

Many First State farmers markets and farm stands are already open for the season. In 2025, registered Delaware farmers markets recorded more than $5 million in sales for the first time.

See the full Delaware Grown Week proclamation here: https://agriculture.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/108/2026/05/Delaware-Grown-Week.pdf.

Find locations and a listing of Delaware farm stands in all three Delaware counties here: https://agriculture.delaware.gov/communications-marketing/farmstands-guide/.

Find locations and operating hours for farmers markets in all three Delaware counties here: https://agriculture.delaware.gov/communications-marketing/farmers-markets-guide/.

Track fresh market availability, plan a farmers market-centered road trip and learn new recipes at https://delawaregrown.com/.

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Enjoy First State favorites during Delaware Grown Week May 17-23

Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, May 18, 2026


Tomatoes, cabbage, and squash at a farmers market booth in Delaware

Gov. Matt Meyer has designated May 17-23 as Delaware Grown Week in the First State.

“Agriculture is Delaware’s number one industry, and our family farms play a vital role in the prosperity of the state’s economy, communities, and environment,” Gov. Meyer said in the proclamation.

“We extend our sincere gratitude to Delaware’s farm families, farm workers, community organizations, and agriculture companies for their hard work, dedication, and vital role in feeding our communities.”

Many First State farmers markets and farm stands are already open for the season. In 2025, registered Delaware farmers markets recorded more than $5 million in sales for the first time.

See the full Delaware Grown Week proclamation here: https://agriculture.delaware.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/108/2026/05/Delaware-Grown-Week.pdf.

Find locations and a listing of Delaware farm stands in all three Delaware counties here: https://agriculture.delaware.gov/communications-marketing/farmstands-guide/.

Find locations and operating hours for farmers markets in all three Delaware counties here: https://agriculture.delaware.gov/communications-marketing/farmers-markets-guide/.

Track fresh market availability, plan a farmers market-centered road trip and learn new recipes at https://delawaregrown.com/.

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