Governor Declares April 1-7 ‘Horse Appreciation Days’ as Delaware Horse Expo Set
Department of Agriculture | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, March 25, 2013
To recognize the long heritage and broad impact of Delaware’s equine industry, Governor Jack Markell has declared April 1-7 as Horse Appreciation Days in Delaware.
Delaware Forestry Association annual meeting – Mar. 28 in Bridgeville
Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Contact: Dot Abbott, dotad@udel.edu or (302)730-4000 The Delaware Forestry Association will present the 2013 Tree Farmer of the Year Award and also honor 25th Year Tree Farmers at its annual meeting and banquet on Thursday, March 28 at 5:30 p.m. at the Bridgeville Fire Hall in Bridgeville, Delaware. Tickets are $25 for adults and $12.50 for children under […]
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.
