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.
Delaware Forest Service helps streetscape project take root in Georgetown
Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 30, 2013
The Delaware Forest Service funded a streetscape project in Georgetown, highlighted by the planting of 18 new cherry and lilac trees along East Market Street near the Sussex County Courthouse. Total cost was estimated at $37,000.
Delaware jockeys help grow nutrition education program
Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Monday, October 28, 2013
Delaware jockeys are continuing their support of a nutrition program to help improve jockey health and safety on the state’s racetracks with a recent donation.
Delaware agriculture marketing and research projects receive federal funding
Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Monday, October 21, 2013
Five marketing and research projects supporting Delaware crops will receive nearly $230,000 in funding through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, Delaware Secretary of Agriculture Ed Kee announced today.
Smokey Bear takes fire safety message to Delaware’s largest kindergarten program (photos)
Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 8, 2013
535 kindergarten students at McIlvaine Early Childhood Center in Magnolia learned fire safety from Smokey Bear as part of the Delaware Forest Service’s annual education program. Located in the Caesar Rodney School District, McIlvaine is the largest kindergarten program in the First State.
