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  Category: Department of Agriculture


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.




Fresh Delaware-grown Christmas trees plentiful, easy to find

Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, November 19, 2012

Families searching for fresh Delaware-grown Christmas trees don’t have to go very far to find the perfect holiday centerpiece this year. The Delaware Fresh mobile app now features more than 30 farms that sell the First State’s holiday firs, spruces and pines, including updated hours and shopping information.




Four Delaware farms recognized as Century Farms

Department of Agriculture | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, November 1, 2012

Four families which have owned their farms for at least 100 years have been honored as Century Farms in a ceremony honoring Delaware agriculture’s long heritage and historic roots. There are now 121 Century Farms in Delaware.




Animal owners should prepare now for storm

Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Sunday, October 28, 2012

Farmers and pet owners should take immediate precautions to protect their animals with Hurricane Sandy expected to arrive near Delaware over the weekend, the state’s agricultural and animal welfare officials are urging.




Horses can be sheltered at Delaware State Fairgrounds

Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Saturday, October 27, 2012

Horse owners may shelter their horses at the Delaware State Fairgrounds as Hurricane Sandy approaches.







  Category: Department of Agriculture

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.




Fresh Delaware-grown Christmas trees plentiful, easy to find

Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, November 19, 2012

Families searching for fresh Delaware-grown Christmas trees don’t have to go very far to find the perfect holiday centerpiece this year. The Delaware Fresh mobile app now features more than 30 farms that sell the First State’s holiday firs, spruces and pines, including updated hours and shopping information.




Four Delaware farms recognized as Century Farms

Department of Agriculture | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, November 1, 2012

Four families which have owned their farms for at least 100 years have been honored as Century Farms in a ceremony honoring Delaware agriculture’s long heritage and historic roots. There are now 121 Century Farms in Delaware.




Animal owners should prepare now for storm

Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Sunday, October 28, 2012

Farmers and pet owners should take immediate precautions to protect their animals with Hurricane Sandy expected to arrive near Delaware over the weekend, the state’s agricultural and animal welfare officials are urging.




Horses can be sheltered at Delaware State Fairgrounds

Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Saturday, October 27, 2012

Horse owners may shelter their horses at the Delaware State Fairgrounds as Hurricane Sandy approaches.