Secretary Scuse announces appointment of Short, Bounds as deputy secretaries of agriculture
Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Thursday, January 26, 2017
Delaware Secretary of Agriculture Michael T. Scuse today announced the appointment of Austin Short and Kenny Bounds as deputy secretaries of agriculture.
Cat owners urged to make sure vaccinations are up to date
Department of Agriculture | Division of Public Health | Date Posted: Wednesday, January 25, 2017
DOVER – Delaware cat owners are being advised to make certain that their pets’ vaccinations are up to date to protect against disease after three cases of feline distemper, also called feline panleukopenia, were recently reported by a Dover-area veterinary clinic. The three reported cases occurred in two six-month-old kittens and one adult cat. […]
Farmers Richard and Keith Carlisle honored for service to Delaware agriculture
Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Friday, January 20, 2017
Brothers Keith and Richard Carlisle, who have been farming near Greenwood since the 1960s, were jointly honored for their service and contributions Thursday evening, presented with the Secretary’s Award for Distinguished Service to Delaware Agriculture.
Gov. Markell recognizes leadership, service of Delaware agriculture leaders
Department of Agriculture | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, January 12, 2017
Gov. Jack Markell has presented the Order of the First State to two noted Delaware agricultural leaders and public servants, Bob Garey of Felton and Bill Vanderwende of Bridgeville.
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.
