EPA, DDA, Renew Pledge to First State Farming, Environmental Health with Memorandum of Understanding
Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) renewed their shared goals of well-managed sustainable farms that produce food for our communities and a clean environment for everyone to enjoy through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) today. The MOU covers topics from communication and education to environmental stewardship, funding opportunities and regulatory programs. The […]
Controlled Burn to be Scheduled at Brandywine Creek State Park
Department of Agriculture | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | Division of Parks and Recreation | Forest Service | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, March 16, 2026
A controlled burn is planned for Brandywine Creek State Park in March to help clear meadows to encourage the growth of native wildflowers and seasonal grasses and to create habitat for grassland birds and pollinators.
Attention Ag Insurance Agents: Subsidy issues subject of Monday, March 9 virtual Q&A with USDA Risk Management Agency
Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
The Delaware Department of Agriculture is encouraging agricultural insurance agents to attend a virtual Q&A session with the USDA Risk Management Agency on crop insurance subsidy issues on Monday, March 9 at 2 p.m. Crop insurance is a critical component of the farm safety net, protecting farmers from weather, environmental, and economic conditions that can […]
March 1-7 is Weights and Measures Week in Delaware
Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, March 2, 2026
Gov. Matt Meyer has designated March 1-7 Weights and Measures Week in Delaware. “I urge all Delawareans to recognize the importance of equity in the marketplace and the role that the Delaware Department of Agriculture’s Weights and Measures staff play in ensuring your protection in commercial transactions,” Gov. Meyer said in the proclamation. The early […]
LEADelaware welcomes 11 new members for Class VIII, celebrates Class VII graduation
Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, February 12, 2026
LEADelaware, the First State’s top developmental program for agriculture and natural resources leadership, is kicking off 2026 by announcing the members of Class VIII shortly after honoring the graduates of Class VII. LEADelaware, a partnership between the University of Delaware College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and the Delaware Department of Agriculture, is designed to […]
