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  Category: Department of Agriculture


DFA Annual Meeting on March 19 is Canceled

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, February 21, 2020

The 2020 Delaware Forestry Association Annual Meeting and Banquet will be held on Thursday, March 19 at the Felton Fire Hall in Felton, Delaware. The event features the presentation of the 2020 “Delaware Tree Farmer of the Year Award.” Cost is $27 for adults and $13.50 for children ages 6 to 12.  Details at  delawareforest.com



Delaware opens registration for 2020 domestic hemp program

Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Friday, February 7, 2020

Following up on the recent announcement of USDA’s approval of Delaware’s Domestic Hemp Production Program, the Delaware Department of Agriculture released their registration materials online Friday, February 7.



Delaware second state on east coast for USDA hemp plan approval

Department of Agriculture | Governor John Carney | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 28, 2020

The Delaware Department of Agriculture announced today that the USDA approved the state plan submitted for the Delaware Domestic Hemp Production Program. Delaware is now the second state on the East Coast to receive approval to administer a domestic hemp program.



Delaware Secretary of Agriculture recognizes Barczewski for contributions to agriculture

Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Friday, January 24, 2020

Delaware Secretary of Agriculture Michael T. Scuse recognized long-time Delaware State University Department Chair Dr. Richard Barczewski with the Secretary’s Award for Distinguished Service to Delaware Agriculture. With thirty-five years of dedicated service, Barczewski was recognized for developing Delaware’s agricultural industry though educating generations of agriculturalists, promoting animal agriculture, and service to agricultural organizations, including 4-H and FFA.



Delaware Farmers’ Markets Continue to Grow in Popularity

Agriculture | Department of Agriculture | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, January 16, 2020

Governor Carney declares Delaware Agriculture Week January 13 through January 17, 2020 DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney and the Delaware Department of Agriculture on Thursday announced Delaware farmers’ markets hit an all-time high sales record of $3.28 million in 2019. The announcement comes during the 15th Annual Delaware Agriculture Week held at the State Fairgrounds in Harrington, a week-long conference that covers […]






  Category: Department of Agriculture

DFA Annual Meeting on March 19 is Canceled

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, February 21, 2020

The 2020 Delaware Forestry Association Annual Meeting and Banquet will be held on Thursday, March 19 at the Felton Fire Hall in Felton, Delaware. The event features the presentation of the 2020 “Delaware Tree Farmer of the Year Award.” Cost is $27 for adults and $13.50 for children ages 6 to 12.  Details at  delawareforest.com



Delaware opens registration for 2020 domestic hemp program

Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Friday, February 7, 2020

Following up on the recent announcement of USDA’s approval of Delaware’s Domestic Hemp Production Program, the Delaware Department of Agriculture released their registration materials online Friday, February 7.



Delaware second state on east coast for USDA hemp plan approval

Department of Agriculture | Governor John Carney | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 28, 2020

The Delaware Department of Agriculture announced today that the USDA approved the state plan submitted for the Delaware Domestic Hemp Production Program. Delaware is now the second state on the East Coast to receive approval to administer a domestic hemp program.



Delaware Secretary of Agriculture recognizes Barczewski for contributions to agriculture

Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Friday, January 24, 2020

Delaware Secretary of Agriculture Michael T. Scuse recognized long-time Delaware State University Department Chair Dr. Richard Barczewski with the Secretary’s Award for Distinguished Service to Delaware Agriculture. With thirty-five years of dedicated service, Barczewski was recognized for developing Delaware’s agricultural industry though educating generations of agriculturalists, promoting animal agriculture, and service to agricultural organizations, including 4-H and FFA.



Delaware Farmers’ Markets Continue to Grow in Popularity

Agriculture | Department of Agriculture | Governor John Carney | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, January 16, 2020

Governor Carney declares Delaware Agriculture Week January 13 through January 17, 2020 DOVER, Del. – Governor John Carney and the Delaware Department of Agriculture on Thursday announced Delaware farmers’ markets hit an all-time high sales record of $3.28 million in 2019. The announcement comes during the 15th Annual Delaware Agriculture Week held at the State Fairgrounds in Harrington, a week-long conference that covers […]