“Wildfire: Delaware Style” Video Now on YouTube
Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Date Posted: Thursday, December 6, 2012
DOVER – How do you fight a raging wildfire without water in rough terrain? That’s one of the daunting challenges that members of Delaware’s wildland firefighting crew must meet when they travel on out-of-state assignments. For a look at what these firefighters face, “Wildfire: Delaware Style” is a 13-minute video produced by the Delaware Forest Service (DFS) which is […]
Tickets on sale for Agricultural Industry Dinner
Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Tickets are now available for the 42nd annual Agricultural Industry Dinner on Jan. 24 at Dover Downs Hotel & Conference Center.
Delaware farmers’ markets post record sales for 2012 season
Department of Agriculture | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Delaware’s farmers’ markets sold nearly $2 million in fresh produce and other goods this season, a new record for the rapidly-growing community-run market program, according to the Delaware Department of Agriculture.
DDA Forest Service seeks recruits for wildland fire training
Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Date Posted: Thursday, November 29, 2012
Do you have what it takes to be a wildland firefighter? Do you like the outdoors and have a sense of adventure? Would you like to help protect human lives, property, and precious natural resources during a national crisis? Do you have the mental fortitude, physical stamina, and work flexibility to spend 14 days on a fireline far from your home?
Winter application of fertilizer and manure regulated in Delaware
Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Delaware farmers, lawn care companies, golf courses and other nutrient handlers are reminded to not apply nutrients to the ground during the winter months.
