Delaware Department of Agriculture Announces Specialty Crop Grant Availability
Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Thursday, March 18, 2021
The Delaware Department of Agriculture is now accepting proposals for anticipated funding through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. DDA anticipates more than $344,000 to be allocated to increase the competitiveness of Delaware-grown specialty crops. Applications will be accepted through April 20, 2021.
Delaware Department of Agriculture First State Agency To Make 1t.org Pledge
Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Urban and Community Forestry | Date Posted: Thursday, March 18, 2021
The Delaware Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service is the first state agency in the United States to make a pledge that supports the 1t.org global goal to conserve, restore, and grow one trillion trees by 2030.
DDA Warns Owners Of Red-Eared Slider Turtles About Potential Salmonella Risk
Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Tuesday, March 16, 2021
The Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) is warning anyone who purchased turtles, specifically the red-eared slider turtle, between August 2020 and January 2021 to take extra precautions to prevent illness.
State Forest Camping Now Open To The Public
Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, March 15, 2021
Delaware’s state forest campsites are now open to the public under a new online system that allows for advance booking and preferred site selection. Primitive-style camping is available 365 days a year on a first-come, first-serve basis at both Blackbird State Forest, north of Smyrna, and Redden State Forest, north of Georgetown. The cost per night is $25 per site (plus a small administrative fee) with a three night maximum stay per reservation. Each state forest has added two new sites for a total of eight (8) at Blackbird and seven (7) at Redden. All camping requires a permit and is subject to state forest rules and regulations. Complete information, maps, camping rules, and links to make a reservation are available at de.gov/forestcamping.
Delaware Fruit and Vegetable Growers Who Pass Food Safety Audits Eligible for Cost-Share
Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Friday, March 12, 2021
Delaware fruit and vegetable growers who receive a passing score on their third-party food safety audits and agricultural water tests are eligible to receive cost-share to help cover the expense through the Delaware Department of Agriculture.
