Preparation and planning key to navigating product recalls
Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Monday, December 23, 2019
About 1 in 6 Americans gets sick every year from foodborne illnesses. Under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), FDA and the USDA work closely to trace the cause and origin of these illnesses. Traceability is key so the origin is quickly detected, and a recall enacted, preventing others from becoming ill. Preparation and planning are necessary for produce growers and businesses in the supply chain to successfully navigate a product recall. The Delaware Department of Agriculture’s Produce Safety Program will present the United Fresh Recall Ready Workshop on January 22, 2020 at Dover Downs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Five Delaware farm families honored for a century of farm ownership
Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 11, 2019
The Delaware Department of Agriculture honored five Delaware farm families for their continued commitment to farming the same land for a century or more. The Delaware Century Farm Program was established in 1987 to honor farm families who have owned and farmed their land for at least 100 years. The farms must include at least 10 acres of the original parcel or gross more than $10,000 annually in agricultural sales.
Delaware Forest Service offers free wildfire training
Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, December 5, 2019
The Delaware Forest Service is looking for motivated recruits to enroll in wildfire training classes starting in February at the Delaware Department of Agriculture, 2320 S. DuPont Highway, Camden, DE. There is no cost for training and no previous experience needed. Candidates must be over 18 years of age, willing to learn, physically fit, and able to travel for at least two weeks at a time, usually in the summer months. Attendance at all classes is required for prospective wildland firefighters to achieve “red card” certification from the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG).
Students can register by filling out the online registration form by January 31, 2020. Complete details are at http://de.gov/wildfire.
Delmarva poultry producers gain export opportunities as China opens markets
Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Thursday, November 14, 2019
Today’s announcement that China has made the decision to lift its ban on poultry imports is welcomed news for Delmarva poultry producers.
Delaware Electric Cooperative and the Delaware Department of Agriculture launch new grant program
Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Monday, October 7, 2019
The Delaware Department of Agriculture has partnered with the Delaware Electric Cooperative to launch a new irrigation grant program to help Delaware farmers install environmentally friendly irrigation systems.
