Delaware dispatches 20 wildland firefighters to battle blaze in Idaho
Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, August 7, 2012
For the second time this summer, the Delaware Forest Service is sending a crew of 20 volunteers to battle a wildfire in the western United States.
Delaware, Maryland promoting fresh watermelon in New England markets
Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, August 6, 2012
Delaware and Maryland farmers are promoting Mar-Delicious watermelon in New England in August through a campaign supported by the Delaware and Maryland Departments of Agriculture.
Governor’s Office Releases Master List of Regulatory Review Public Hearings for August
Department of Agriculture | Department of Education | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, August 3, 2012
The Office of Governor Jack Markell has released a master list of public hearings to gather input on state agency regulations under Executive Order No. 36, signed by the Governor on June 14, 2012.
Delaware Young Farmers Program Helps 10 Farm Families Purchase Land in First Year
Department of Agriculture | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Farmers from Kent and Sussex Counties all received help purchasing land – nearly 900 acres total – from the Delaware Young Farmers Program, marking its first year.
Gov. Markell, Secretary Kee Recognize Poultry Industry’s Impact On Delaware
Department of Agriculture | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, July 26, 2012
In recognition of the impact and achievements of Delaware’s poultry industry, Governor Jack Markell and Secretary of Agriculture Ed Kee presented a new exhibit about the industry to go on display at the Delaware Agricultural Museum & Village on Governor’s Day at the Delaware State Fair.
