Delaware jockeys help expand nutrition education program for riders
Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 20, 2012
The Delaware Jockeys Health and Welfare Fund presented $1,000 to the University of Delaware Cooperative Extension to continue an initiative begun in 2009 to improve jockey nutrition.
Animal owners urged to watch for warning signs of heat stress
Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 20, 2012
High temperatures can cause livestock and pets to suffer from heat-related stress, the Delaware Department of Agriculture reminds pet owners and farmers, offering tips to protect animals from the heat.
More than 100,000 acres of Delaware farmland permanently preserved
Department of Agriculture | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, June 15, 2012
Thanks to efforts over the last two decades, Delaware has now permanently preserved more than 100,000 acres of farmland, a milestone that protects a fifth of all agricultural land in the state. “Preserving agriculture is vital to our state’s economy and growing jobs,” said Gov. Jack Markell.
Delaware Purchases 339 Acres of Sussex County Forestland With Help of U.S. Forest Service
Department of Agriculture | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, May 25, 2012
Marking another milestone in its effort to conserve key natural resource areas, the State of Delaware has completed the purchase of 339 acres of Sussex County forestland that will now be part of the 12,400-acre Redden State Forest near Georgetown.
Agriculture officials urge storm-season preparedness for pets, livestock, poultry
Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, May 22, 2012
With hurricane season upon us, Delaware authorities are urging farmers and pet owners to plan ahead and prepare for weather emergencies.
