DSBF 3-year-old stakes top Monday Harrington Card
Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund | Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Watch Em Win, with Jason Thompson driving, paid $5.80 in a 1:53.1 victory at Harrington Raceway on Monday, June 22, for his ninth career win HARRINGTON – Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund (DSBF) action for 3-year-old pacing colts and geldings highlighted the Monday racing program at Harrington Raceway with a trio of $20,000 divisions. The top […]
June 22-28 is Delaware Pollinator Week
Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, June 22, 2026
Gov. Matt Meyer has designated June 22-28 as Delaware Pollinator Week. “Pollinator species such as birds and insects are essential partners of farmers and ranchers in producing much of our food supply. … Pollinator species provide significant environmental benefits that are necessary for maintaining healthy, biodiverse ecosystems,” Gov. Meyer said in the proclamation. Pollinated crops […]
DNREC Offers Expanded Assistance for Farmers Due to Significantly Increased Reports of Deer Damage
Department of Agriculture | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, June 17, 2026
In response to increased complaints from Delaware farmers about significant crop damage and anticipated losses from deer, DNREC has expanded its deer damage assistance programs this year and is now offering expedited, direct enrollment in the Extreme Deer Damage Assistance Program.
Enjoy First State favorites during Delaware Grown Week May 17-23
Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, May 18, 2026
Gov. Matt Meyer has designated May 17-23 as Delaware Grown Week in the First State. “Agriculture is Delaware’s number one industry, and our family farms play a vital role in the prosperity of the state’s economy, communities, and environment,” Gov. Meyer said in the proclamation. “We extend our sincere gratitude to Delaware’s farm families, farm […]
Delaware FFA students get inside look at harness racing industry at Harrington Raceway
Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund | Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Dozens of First State FFA students enjoyed behind-the-scenes tours of Harrington Raceway’s harness racing operation this month as part of the organization’s mission to open doors across all of Delaware’s agricultural community. Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund Executive Administrator Mark Short hosted the tours, where students learned about proper equine care and listened to presentations from […]
