Delaware Environmental Stewardship Awardees Announced During Delaware Ag Week
Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 10, 2023
During the first day of Delaware Ag Week, the Delaware Department of Agriculture’s Nutrient Management Program Administrator Chris Brosch presented three honorees with the 2022 Delaware Environmental Stewardship Awards.
Delaware’s 2022 Farmers Markets Hit All-time High Sales Record
Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 10, 2023
During the Farmers Market Managers Summit held during Delaware Ag Week today, the Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) announced that last year’s farmers markets hit an all-time high sales record of $3.7 million.
Funding Available for Delaware Communities Seeking to Improve Tree Canopy
Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Newsroom | Urban and Community Forestry | Date Posted: Monday, January 9, 2023
The urban forestry grant program helps communities harness the numerous natural benefits of trees: cleaner air and water, energy savings, increased property values, civic pride, and reduced storm water runoff and flooding. Funding is provided by the U.S. Forest Service and state funds.
2023 Arbor Day Poster Contest Now Open
Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Date Posted: Friday, January 6, 2023
The Delaware Forest Service is now seeking entries for its annual Arbor Day Poster Contest, open to all K-5 public, private, homeschool, after-school, and other organized youth groups. Designed to increase student knowledge about trees and forest resources, the contest is a great way for students to learn about the role trees play in our communities and their direct impact on Delawareans’ health and well-being.
Delaware Ag Week Returns To In-Person Experience in Harrington
Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Thursday, December 15, 2022
Delaware’s agricultural producers will return to the Delaware State Fairgrounds in Harrington from January 9-12, 2023, for an in-person Ag Week experience. The much-awaited return to an in-person event will allow attendees to explore the latest and most valuable innovations while networking with other producers, industry experts, and agricultural vendors and exhibitors.
