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  Category: Department of Agriculture


Delaware jockeys help expand nutrition education program for riders

Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 20, 2012

The Delaware Jockeys Health and Welfare Fund presented $1,000 to the University of Delaware Cooperative Extension to continue an initiative begun in 2009 to improve jockey nutrition.




Animal owners urged to watch for warning signs of heat stress

Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 20, 2012

High temperatures can cause livestock and pets to suffer from heat-related stress, the Delaware Department of Agriculture reminds pet owners and farmers, offering tips to protect animals from the heat.




More than 100,000 acres of Delaware farmland permanently preserved

Department of Agriculture | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, June 15, 2012

Thanks to efforts over the last two decades, Delaware has now permanently preserved more than 100,000 acres of farmland, a milestone that protects a fifth of all agricultural land in the state. “Preserving agriculture is vital to our state’s economy and growing jobs,” said Gov. Jack Markell.




Delaware Purchases 339 Acres of Sussex County Forestland With Help of U.S. Forest Service

Department of Agriculture | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, May 25, 2012

Marking another milestone in its effort to conserve key natural resource areas, the State of Delaware has completed the purchase of 339 acres of Sussex County forestland that will now be part of the 12,400-acre Redden State Forest near Georgetown.




Agriculture officials urge storm-season preparedness for pets, livestock, poultry

Department of Agriculture | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 22, 2012

With hurricane season upon us, Delaware authorities are urging farmers and pet owners to plan ahead and prepare for weather emergencies.







  Category: Department of Agriculture

Delaware jockeys help expand nutrition education program for riders

Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 20, 2012

The Delaware Jockeys Health and Welfare Fund presented $1,000 to the University of Delaware Cooperative Extension to continue an initiative begun in 2009 to improve jockey nutrition.




Animal owners urged to watch for warning signs of heat stress

Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 20, 2012

High temperatures can cause livestock and pets to suffer from heat-related stress, the Delaware Department of Agriculture reminds pet owners and farmers, offering tips to protect animals from the heat.




More than 100,000 acres of Delaware farmland permanently preserved

Department of Agriculture | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, June 15, 2012

Thanks to efforts over the last two decades, Delaware has now permanently preserved more than 100,000 acres of farmland, a milestone that protects a fifth of all agricultural land in the state. “Preserving agriculture is vital to our state’s economy and growing jobs,” said Gov. Jack Markell.




Delaware Purchases 339 Acres of Sussex County Forestland With Help of U.S. Forest Service

Department of Agriculture | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, May 25, 2012

Marking another milestone in its effort to conserve key natural resource areas, the State of Delaware has completed the purchase of 339 acres of Sussex County forestland that will now be part of the 12,400-acre Redden State Forest near Georgetown.




Agriculture officials urge storm-season preparedness for pets, livestock, poultry

Department of Agriculture | News | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 22, 2012

With hurricane season upon us, Delaware authorities are urging farmers and pet owners to plan ahead and prepare for weather emergencies.