Delaware farmers’ markets set new sales record: $2.1 million
Department of Agriculture | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Photos are available for media use on Flickr. DOVER – Delaware’s community farmers’ markets set a new sales record in 2013, with shoppers buying more than $2.1 million in fresh produce and other goods, the Department of Agriculture said Tuesday. Gov. Jack Markell and Secretary of Agriculture Ed Kee announced the news at an annual […]
Woodland Management Workshop at Del. Ag. Week on Jan. 17
Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 7, 2014
“Invading Your Forest,” a workshop on managing invasive species in Delaware woodlands, will be held on Friday, January 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the ACE building-Delaware State Fairgrounds, Harrington.
Beekeeping 101 workshop scheduled for January 18
Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Monday, December 30, 2013
A Beekeeping 101 workshop will be held Jan. 18 for anyone interested in the art and science of beekeeping. The event will take place 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Delaware State University Research & Outreach Center, 844 Smyrna-Leipsic Road, Smyrna.
Tickets available for Agricultural Industry Dinner
Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Tickets are now available for the 43rd annual Agricultural Industry Dinner on Jan. 23 at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino. An early-bird discount is available for registrations received by Dec. 31.
Delaware Forest Service seeks motivated recruits for wildfire training
Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Date Posted: Friday, December 13, 2013
The Delaware Forest Service is seeking qualified and interested individuals for its upcoming series of wildfire training classes at the Delaware State Fire School. Ideal candidates should be: at least 18 years of age, physically and mentally fit, motivated to learn, and willing to travel for two weeks or more for out-of-state assignments.
