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  Category: Department of Agriculture


Governor Advises Residents To Make Plans for Arrival of Hurricane Sandy

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Agriculture | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Department of Transportation | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, October 26, 2012

With the strong possibility Hurricane Sandy will significantly affect Delaware, Governor Markell is urging residents and visitors to prepare for the storm. A combination of rain, wind and tides indicate the Hurricane Sandy could impact the entire state.




Animal owners should prepare now for storm

Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, October 26, 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.




Lieutenant Governor Denn and Secretary Kee mark National School Lunch Week and Farm to School Month

Department of Agriculture | Department of Education | Former Lt. Governor Matt Denn (2009-2014) | Newsroom | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 17, 2012

To mark National School Lunch Week and Farm to School Month, Lieutenant Governor Matt Denn and Secretary of Agriculture Ed Kee joined students, teachers and administrators at Sunnyside Elementary School in Smyrna for lunch Wednesday.




Governor Markell joins Smokey Bear to promote fire safety

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 16, 2012

First-grade students at Our Lady of Fatima School in New Castle received two special visitors on October 16 – Governor Jack A. Markell and Smokey Bear.




Workshop to be held on keeping backyard chicken flocks healthy in Delaware

Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 16, 2012

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 this month.







  Category: Department of Agriculture

Governor Advises Residents To Make Plans for Arrival of Hurricane Sandy

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Agriculture | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Department of Transportation | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, October 26, 2012

With the strong possibility Hurricane Sandy will significantly affect Delaware, Governor Markell is urging residents and visitors to prepare for the storm. A combination of rain, wind and tides indicate the Hurricane Sandy could impact the entire state.




Animal owners should prepare now for storm

Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Friday, October 26, 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.




Lieutenant Governor Denn and Secretary Kee mark National School Lunch Week and Farm to School Month

Department of Agriculture | Department of Education | Former Lt. Governor Matt Denn (2009-2014) | Newsroom | Office of the Lieutenant Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 17, 2012

To mark National School Lunch Week and Farm to School Month, Lieutenant Governor Matt Denn and Secretary of Agriculture Ed Kee joined students, teachers and administrators at Sunnyside Elementary School in Smyrna for lunch Wednesday.




Governor Markell joins Smokey Bear to promote fire safety

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 16, 2012

First-grade students at Our Lady of Fatima School in New Castle received two special visitors on October 16 – Governor Jack A. Markell and Smokey Bear.




Workshop to be held on keeping backyard chicken flocks healthy in Delaware

Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 16, 2012

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 this month.