Delaware Weights & Measures inspectors protect consumers, businesses
Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 26, 2013
More than 9,200 gas pumps across Delaware were checked and inspected for accuracy during 2012 by state Weights and Measures inspectors, the first line of defense to make sure Delaware consumers get what they pay for. Friday marks the start of National Weights & Measures Week, March 1-7.
Food safety certification course offered to potential on-farm food entrepreneurs
Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Agricultural entrepreneurs who want to produce specific foods in their on-farm kitchens can receive food safety training and become certified under Delaware law at an upcoming workshop.
Young Farmers Program now accepting loan applications
Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, February 18, 2013
Young Delaware farmers seeking to purchase land may be able to receive assistance through an innovative State of Delaware program.
Forest Service Seeks Young Artists for Arbor Day Poster Contest
Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 12, 2013
For information, contact: Ashley Peebles, Delaware Forest Service, (302) 698-4551 Email: ashley.peebles@delaware.gov Attention: calling all young artists who love trees! The Delaware Forest Service invites students in grades K to 5 to enter its 2013 Arbor Day Poster Contest, which is open to all public, private, charter, and home schools in the First State. […]
Census of Agriculture deadline extended; farmers have until March 15 to respond
Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Delaware farmers are being encouraged to complete the Census of Agriculture by the recently extended deadline of March 15.
