Workshop to be held on keeping backyard chicken flocks healthy in Delaware
Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Delaware residents interested in learning more about raising backyard chicken flocks and how to protect their chickens against diseases are invited to attend a free workshop next month.
First Rate – First State Summit draws about 140 farmers and produce buyers
Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 6, 2013
About 140 fruit and vegetable growers across Delaware and produce buyers from around the region met Wednesday at Delaware’s fifth annual produce marketing meet-and-greet session, the First Rate – First State Summit, designed to connect farmers with the people who purchase their products.
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.
