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  Category: Department of Agriculture


Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission names stewards for 2019

Department of Agriculture | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission Chairman, W. Duncan Patterson announced at the Commission meeting held today that two candidates had been selected for the position of Associate State Steward and Safety Steward.




Delaware receives funds to increase locally grown specialty crops

Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 19, 2019

The Delaware Department of Agriculture announced today that they are seeking applications for this year’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, with nearly $359,000 allocated to assist in increasing the competitiveness of Delaware-grown specialty crops. Applications will be accepted through April 22, 2019.




Delaware launches hemp research pilot program

Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 13, 2019

Dover, Del. – The Delaware Department of Agriculture announced today that they have launched the Delaware Hemp Research Pilot Program in partnership with Delaware State University’s College of Agriculture and Related Sciences. “The research component announced today gives producers an opportunity to see if hemp is a worthwhile product for their farming operation,” said Secretary […]




Emergency quarantine declared for pest threatening Delaware

Department of Agriculture | News | Date Posted: Friday, March 1, 2019

Photos are available for media use on Flickr. Dover, Del. – The Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) announced today that they are quarantining eleven zip codes in New Castle County to eradicate, control, and prevent the spread of spotted lanternfly in Delaware and to surrounding states. The spotted lanternfly is a destructive invasive plant hopper […]




Delaware forestry banquet is March 21 in Felton; College scholarship offered

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Date Posted: Friday, February 22, 2019

The Delaware Forestry Association’s 2019 Annual Meeting and Banquet will be Thursday, March 21 at the Felton Fire Hall. Highlights include the Delaware Tree Farm Committee’s 2019 “Tree Farmer of the Year” Award and recognition of 25-Year Delaware Tree Farmers. The DFA is also offering its annual forestry scholarship. Application deadline is April 1. Details can be found at http://delawareforest.com







  Category: Department of Agriculture

Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission names stewards for 2019

Department of Agriculture | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission Chairman, W. Duncan Patterson announced at the Commission meeting held today that two candidates had been selected for the position of Associate State Steward and Safety Steward.




Delaware receives funds to increase locally grown specialty crops

Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 19, 2019

The Delaware Department of Agriculture announced today that they are seeking applications for this year’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, with nearly $359,000 allocated to assist in increasing the competitiveness of Delaware-grown specialty crops. Applications will be accepted through April 22, 2019.




Delaware launches hemp research pilot program

Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Wednesday, March 13, 2019

Dover, Del. – The Delaware Department of Agriculture announced today that they have launched the Delaware Hemp Research Pilot Program in partnership with Delaware State University’s College of Agriculture and Related Sciences. “The research component announced today gives producers an opportunity to see if hemp is a worthwhile product for their farming operation,” said Secretary […]




Emergency quarantine declared for pest threatening Delaware

Department of Agriculture | News | Date Posted: Friday, March 1, 2019

Photos are available for media use on Flickr. Dover, Del. – The Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) announced today that they are quarantining eleven zip codes in New Castle County to eradicate, control, and prevent the spread of spotted lanternfly in Delaware and to surrounding states. The spotted lanternfly is a destructive invasive plant hopper […]




Delaware forestry banquet is March 21 in Felton; College scholarship offered

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Date Posted: Friday, February 22, 2019

The Delaware Forestry Association’s 2019 Annual Meeting and Banquet will be Thursday, March 21 at the Felton Fire Hall. Highlights include the Delaware Tree Farm Committee’s 2019 “Tree Farmer of the Year” Award and recognition of 25-Year Delaware Tree Farmers. The DFA is also offering its annual forestry scholarship. Application deadline is April 1. Details can be found at http://delawareforest.com