Delaware Senate confirms Collins to lead Aglands Preservation Foundation Board of Trustees
Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Through a virtual confirmation hearing, the Delaware Senate confirmed and appointed Mark Collins to lead the Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Foundation Board of Trustees.
Delaware Aglands Program Ranks Second in the United States for Preserving Farmland
Department of Agriculture | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, June 18, 2020
Delaware announces 24th consecutive round of easement selections for Aglands Program DOVER, Del. — Delaware announced its 24th consecutive round of easement selections by the Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Foundation. With the preservation of another 5,500 acres, Delaware has permanently preserved more than 139,000 acres of farmland for future generations. In a recent report by […]
Forest Campsites and Redden Lodge to Stay Closed
Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Friday, May 29, 2020
Effective June 1, outdoor gatherings of more than 25 people will be permitted at Delaware’s state forests, subject to compliance with the Division of Public Health’s “Guidance on Outdoor Gatherings.”
While the state’s ban on short-term rentals will be lifted on June 1, camping at Blackbird State Forest and Redden State Forest, as well as the Redden Lodge, will be closed to the public until further notice. Plans are underway to implement a new online, fee-based reservation system expected to be operational later this summer. There is no fixed date on the launch of the new system, which will include the addition of two new camp sites each at both Blackbird and Redden.
The new system will also handle advance bookings for the popular and historic Redden Lodge. Users can make camping and lodge reservations for future dates, receive electronic confirmations, and make payments and receive refunds via credit card.
Delaware Issues Guidance To Help U-Pick Farms Open For The Season
Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Wednesday, May 20, 2020
The Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) issued guidance today to help local U-Pick farms safely open to the public for the season. This guidance will help farm staff and visitors to U-Pick farm operations participate in a safe manner to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Delaware Farmers’ Markets To Open Under New COVID-19 Protocols
Department of Agriculture | Former Governor John Carney (2017-2025) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, May 11, 2020
With the assistance of the Delaware Farmers’ Market Coalition, a group of market managers from across the state, the Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) is issuing protocols to help farmers’ markets safely begin opening starting May 15.
