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.
Delaware’s young farmers and historic farms both recognized
Department of Agriculture | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Delaware’s farming future and long agricultural heritage were both recognized today in a ceremony honoring the newest participants in the state’s Young Farmers Program and the latest inductees into the Century Farm Program, with the announcement that 10 young farmers would be receiving no-interest loans from the First State’s new innovative assistance program, now in its second year.
