Hemp producers in Delaware must register growing sites annually
Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 8, 2020
The Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) is reminding hemp producers to register their growing sites using the annual Growing Site Registration form to register available online before February 1.
Delaware Farmers Encouraged To Participate In Environmental Deeds Questionnaire
Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Monday, November 23, 2020
Along with the Delaware Nutrient Management Program’s annual report mailing, Delaware farmers are being encouraged to complete an additional 16-question implementation questionnaire. The questionnaire aims to measure nutrient applications and environmental deeds, allowing Delaware to recognize farmers for their stewardship efforts in 2020.
Kent County added to Delaware’s spotted lanternfly quarantine
Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Thursday, October 29, 2020
DOVER, Del. (October 29, 2020) – Effective October 30, the Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) will add Kent County in its entirety to the current spotted lanternfly quarantine of New Castle County. The expansion is due to established populations of spotted lanternfly found in Smyrna, Dover, and Harrington this past week. At this point in […]
Delaware Announces Grant Program for Contract Poultry Growers Impacted by COVID-19
Department of Agriculture | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, October 19, 2020
The Delaware Department of Agriculture is administering the program and will be accepting applications until December 1, 2020.
Smokey visits St. Anne’s School for Fire Prevention Week
Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | New Castle County | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Smokey Bear visited St. Anne’s Episcopal School to highlight the importance of fire safety and prevention during National Fire Prevention Week. Smokey’s timeless message – “Only you can prevent wildfires!” – has more resonance this year, as wildfires have wreaked destruction across many western states: the National Interagency Fire Center reports that more than 45,000 fires have burned over 7.9 million acres – including 4 million acres in California– a 43 percent increase over 2019.
