Lewes-area farmer Walter C. Hopkins honored for service to Delaware agriculture
Department of Agriculture | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, January 25, 2013
Dairy farmer Walter C. Hopkins, a longtime leader in First State agriculture, has been honored for his service and contributions with the Secretary’s Award for Distinguished Service to Delaware Agriculture.
3rd Annual Delaware Arborist & Tree Care Seminar – Feb. 19 & 20
Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Date Posted: Thursday, January 24, 2013
Contact: Kyle Hoyd, Delaware Forest Service, (302) 698-4578 email: kyle.hoyd@delaware.gov More information and updates: delawaretrees.com What: 3rd Annual Delaware Arborist & Tree Care Seminar When: Tues., Feb. 19 & Wed., Feb. 20 – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day Where: Hagley Museum, 298 Buck Rd., Wilmington, Delaware Who: Tree experts from academics and industry […]
Deer management event set for February
Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, January 18, 2013
Farmers, landowners and hunters are invited to learn more about managing deer populations, mitigating crop damage and improving hunting at an event sponsored by the Quality Deer Management Association’s Delaware State Chapter.
Kent County farmers honored with Environmental Stewardship Award
Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, January 17, 2013
Poultry farmers Marilyn and Lee Ellers, owners of Sparrow’s Song Farm near Houston, have been recognized for their efforts to improve water quality and reduce nutrient runoff with the 2012 Environmental Stewardship Award.
J.G. Townsend, Jr. & Co. Gives Over $227,000 to Delaware’s Open Space Fund
Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, December 28, 2012
A charitable gift of over $227,500 by Georgetown-based J.G. Townsend, Jr. & Co. to the State of Delaware Open Space Program will help fund future land preservation efforts in Sussex County.
