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  Category: Department of Agriculture


Urban Forestry Grant Workshop at DDA on Feb. 13

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 23, 2018

The Delaware Forest Service will host an “Urban and Community Forestry Grant Workshop” on Tuesday, February 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Delaware Department of Agriculture, 2320 S DuPont Hwy, Dover, DE 19901, (302) 698-4578. The event is free and open to the public, however, advance registration is required. The Delaware Forest Service’s Kesha Braunskill and The Delaware Center for Horticulture’s Sam Seo will discuss 2018 urban and community grant opportunities available to all municipalities, homeowner associations, and certified 501 (c)(3) non-profit organizations. Each year, the Delaware Forest Service offers up to $40,000 in grants for tree planting, tree care, and tree management projects on publicly owned lands.



DNREC, DDA propose new regulations for firearms possession within Delaware state parks, wildlife areas, and state forests

Department of Agriculture | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Parks and Recreation | Forest Service | Date Posted: Friday, January 19, 2018

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and the Department of Agriculture have proposed new regulations expanding the scope of legal possession of firearms within Delaware’s state parks, state wildlife areas and state forests.



Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission names chief state steward

Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Thursday, January 18, 2018

Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission Chairman, W. Duncan Patterson announced today that the Commission has promoted James A. Lages to the position of Chief State Steward.



Delaware has record soybean harvest in 2017

Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 17, 2018

USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service released the final crop production numbers for 2017. Overall, Delaware farmers had a good year with some of the crops breaking records. According to Secretary of Agriculture Michael T. Scuse, “Yields such as we had in 2017 are good news for our farmers, and for poultry growers and processors who use much of the grain grown here for feed.”



Fifer Orchards honored for service to Delaware agriculture

Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Friday, January 12, 2018

Fifer Orchards recognized for their overall contribution to agriculture at the Delaware Agricultural Industry Dinner on Thursday evening were presented with the Secretary’s Award for Distinguished Service to Delaware Agriculture.






  Category: Department of Agriculture

Urban Forestry Grant Workshop at DDA on Feb. 13

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 23, 2018

The Delaware Forest Service will host an “Urban and Community Forestry Grant Workshop” on Tuesday, February 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Delaware Department of Agriculture, 2320 S DuPont Hwy, Dover, DE 19901, (302) 698-4578. The event is free and open to the public, however, advance registration is required. The Delaware Forest Service’s Kesha Braunskill and The Delaware Center for Horticulture’s Sam Seo will discuss 2018 urban and community grant opportunities available to all municipalities, homeowner associations, and certified 501 (c)(3) non-profit organizations. Each year, the Delaware Forest Service offers up to $40,000 in grants for tree planting, tree care, and tree management projects on publicly owned lands.



DNREC, DDA propose new regulations for firearms possession within Delaware state parks, wildlife areas, and state forests

Department of Agriculture | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Fish and Wildlife | Division of Parks and Recreation | Forest Service | Date Posted: Friday, January 19, 2018

The Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and the Department of Agriculture have proposed new regulations expanding the scope of legal possession of firearms within Delaware’s state parks, state wildlife areas and state forests.



Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission names chief state steward

Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Thursday, January 18, 2018

Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission Chairman, W. Duncan Patterson announced today that the Commission has promoted James A. Lages to the position of Chief State Steward.



Delaware has record soybean harvest in 2017

Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 17, 2018

USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service released the final crop production numbers for 2017. Overall, Delaware farmers had a good year with some of the crops breaking records. According to Secretary of Agriculture Michael T. Scuse, “Yields such as we had in 2017 are good news for our farmers, and for poultry growers and processors who use much of the grain grown here for feed.”



Fifer Orchards honored for service to Delaware agriculture

Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Friday, January 12, 2018

Fifer Orchards recognized for their overall contribution to agriculture at the Delaware Agricultural Industry Dinner on Thursday evening were presented with the Secretary’s Award for Distinguished Service to Delaware Agriculture.