Milford farmers receive Environmental Stewardship Award
Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Monday, January 9, 2017
Poultry farmers Ted Layton and Scott Willey have been recognized for their efforts to improve water quality and reduce nutrient runoff with the 2016 Delaware Environmental Stewardship Award.
Urban and community forestry grants available
Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Thursday, January 5, 2017
The Delaware Forest Service is now accepting applications for up to $40,000 in urban forestry grants for tree planting or tree management projects on public lands or community open space. Requests can range from $500 to $5,000 and must be matched on a 50-50 basis with non-federal funds or in-kind services (volunteer or staff time, equipment rental, etc.). The program is open to all municipalities, homeowner associations, and non-profit groups within the State of Delaware. In the past 10 years, the program has awarded more than $1 million to fund a wide range of tree projects throughout the First State.
Winter precautions urged for livestock, poultry owners
Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 21, 2016
With winter’s official start today, the Delaware Department of Agriculture reminds poultry and livestock growers to take proper precautions to shelter and protect their animals.
Delaware poultry farmer named 2016 Nuffield International Farming Scholar
Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 14, 2016
Dover-area poultry farmer Georgie Cartanza is the first American to receive a Nuffield International Scholarship, one of 90 farmers from around the world to participate in the global agricultural scholarship program.
Winter application of fertilizer and manure regulated
Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Tuesday, December 6, 2016
Delaware farmers, lawn care companies, golf courses and other nutrient handlers should not apply nutrients to the ground during the winter months, the Delaware Department of Agriculture reminds applicators.
