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  Category: Department of Agriculture


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.




Find a locally-grown Christmas tree from a Delaware farmer

Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Friday, December 6, 2013

More than 30 Delaware farmers have Christmas trees available for First State merrymakers this holiday season, with firs, spruces and pines in abundance – and easy to find and buy with the Delaware Fresh mobile app. The app and a related website, de.gov/christmastrees, feature locations, hours and other shopping information.




Public invited to “Light the Lights” at Planting Hope garden

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Friday, December 6, 2013

The public is invited to a free tree-lighting celebration Wednesday, December 11, in the Planting Hope for Delaware Garden at the Delaware Health and Social Services Herman Holloway Campus, 1901 N. DuPont Highway, New Castle.




Department of Agriculture marketing work receives award from Delaware Food Industry Council

Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Friday, December 6, 2013

The Delaware Department of Agriculture’s marketing team has been honored by the Delaware Food Industry Council for its work connecting farmers and grocers.




Statement on USDA Report Showing Positive Impact of Farming Practices in Chesapeake Bay Region

Department of Agriculture | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, December 5, 2013

The Governor released a statement on USDA Report Showing Positive Impact of Farming Practices in Chesapeake Bay Region.







  Category: Department of Agriculture

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.




Find a locally-grown Christmas tree from a Delaware farmer

Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Friday, December 6, 2013

More than 30 Delaware farmers have Christmas trees available for First State merrymakers this holiday season, with firs, spruces and pines in abundance – and easy to find and buy with the Delaware Fresh mobile app. The app and a related website, de.gov/christmastrees, feature locations, hours and other shopping information.




Public invited to “Light the Lights” at Planting Hope garden

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Friday, December 6, 2013

The public is invited to a free tree-lighting celebration Wednesday, December 11, in the Planting Hope for Delaware Garden at the Delaware Health and Social Services Herman Holloway Campus, 1901 N. DuPont Highway, New Castle.




Department of Agriculture marketing work receives award from Delaware Food Industry Council

Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Friday, December 6, 2013

The Delaware Department of Agriculture’s marketing team has been honored by the Delaware Food Industry Council for its work connecting farmers and grocers.




Statement on USDA Report Showing Positive Impact of Farming Practices in Chesapeake Bay Region

Department of Agriculture | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, December 5, 2013

The Governor released a statement on USDA Report Showing Positive Impact of Farming Practices in Chesapeake Bay Region.