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  Category: Department of Agriculture


Woodland Management Workshop at Del. Ag. Week on Jan. 17

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 7, 2014

“Invading Your Forest,” a workshop on managing invasive species in Delaware woodlands, will be held on Friday, January 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the ACE building-Delaware State Fairgrounds, Harrington.




Beekeeping 101 workshop scheduled for January 18

Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Monday, December 30, 2013

A Beekeeping 101 workshop will be held Jan. 18 for anyone interested in the art and science of beekeeping. The event will take place 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Delaware State University Research & Outreach Center, 844 Smyrna-Leipsic Road, Smyrna.




Tickets available for Agricultural Industry Dinner

Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Tickets are now available for the 43rd annual Agricultural Industry Dinner on Jan. 23 at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino. An early-bird discount is available for registrations received by Dec. 31.




Delaware Forest Service seeks motivated recruits for wildfire training

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Date Posted: Friday, December 13, 2013

The Delaware Forest Service is seeking qualified and interested individuals for its upcoming series of wildfire training classes at the Delaware State Fire School. Ideal candidates should be: at least 18 years of age, physically and mentally fit, motivated to learn, and willing to travel for two weeks or more for out-of-state assignments.




Find a locally-grown Christmas tree from a Delaware farmer

Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Friday, December 6, 2013

More than 30 Delaware farmers have Christmas trees available for First State merrymakers this holiday season, with firs, spruces and pines in abundance – and easy to find and buy with the Delaware Fresh mobile app. The app and a related website, de.gov/christmastrees, feature locations, hours and other shopping information.







  Category: Department of Agriculture

Woodland Management Workshop at Del. Ag. Week on Jan. 17

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 7, 2014

“Invading Your Forest,” a workshop on managing invasive species in Delaware woodlands, will be held on Friday, January 17 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the ACE building-Delaware State Fairgrounds, Harrington.




Beekeeping 101 workshop scheduled for January 18

Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Monday, December 30, 2013

A Beekeeping 101 workshop will be held Jan. 18 for anyone interested in the art and science of beekeeping. The event will take place 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Delaware State University Research & Outreach Center, 844 Smyrna-Leipsic Road, Smyrna.




Tickets available for Agricultural Industry Dinner

Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Tickets are now available for the 43rd annual Agricultural Industry Dinner on Jan. 23 at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino. An early-bird discount is available for registrations received by Dec. 31.




Delaware Forest Service seeks motivated recruits for wildfire training

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Date Posted: Friday, December 13, 2013

The Delaware Forest Service is seeking qualified and interested individuals for its upcoming series of wildfire training classes at the Delaware State Fire School. Ideal candidates should be: at least 18 years of age, physically and mentally fit, motivated to learn, and willing to travel for two weeks or more for out-of-state assignments.




Find a locally-grown Christmas tree from a Delaware farmer

Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Friday, December 6, 2013

More than 30 Delaware farmers have Christmas trees available for First State merrymakers this holiday season, with firs, spruces and pines in abundance – and easy to find and buy with the Delaware Fresh mobile app. The app and a related website, de.gov/christmastrees, feature locations, hours and other shopping information.