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  Category: Department of Agriculture


Public invited to “Light the Lights” at Planting Hope garden

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Friday, December 6, 2013

The public is invited to a free tree-lighting celebration Wednesday, December 11, in the Planting Hope for Delaware Garden at the Delaware Health and Social Services Herman Holloway Campus, 1901 N. DuPont Highway, New Castle.




Department of Agriculture marketing work receives award from Delaware Food Industry Council

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

The Delaware Department of Agriculture’s marketing team has been honored by the Delaware Food Industry Council for its work connecting farmers and grocers.




Statement on USDA Report Showing Positive Impact of Farming Practices in Chesapeake Bay Region

Department of Agriculture | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, December 5, 2013

The Governor released a statement on USDA Report Showing Positive Impact of Farming Practices in Chesapeake Bay Region.




Delaware’s young farmers and historic farms both recognized

Department of Agriculture | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Delaware’s farming future and long agricultural heritage were both recognized today in a ceremony honoring the newest participants in the state’s Young Farmers Program and the latest inductees into the Century Farm Program, with the announcement that 10 young farmers would be receiving no-interest loans from the First State’s new innovative assistance program, now in its second year.




Delaware Forest Service helps streetscape project take root in Georgetown

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 30, 2013

The Delaware Forest Service funded a streetscape project in Georgetown, highlighted by the planting of 18 new cherry and lilac trees along East Market Street near the Sussex County Courthouse. Total cost was estimated at $37,000.







  Category: Department of Agriculture

Public invited to “Light the Lights” at Planting Hope garden

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Friday, December 6, 2013

The public is invited to a free tree-lighting celebration Wednesday, December 11, in the Planting Hope for Delaware Garden at the Delaware Health and Social Services Herman Holloway Campus, 1901 N. DuPont Highway, New Castle.




Department of Agriculture marketing work receives award from Delaware Food Industry Council

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

The Delaware Department of Agriculture’s marketing team has been honored by the Delaware Food Industry Council for its work connecting farmers and grocers.




Statement on USDA Report Showing Positive Impact of Farming Practices in Chesapeake Bay Region

Department of Agriculture | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, December 5, 2013

The Governor released a statement on USDA Report Showing Positive Impact of Farming Practices in Chesapeake Bay Region.




Delaware’s young farmers and historic farms both recognized

Department of Agriculture | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Delaware’s farming future and long agricultural heritage were both recognized today in a ceremony honoring the newest participants in the state’s Young Farmers Program and the latest inductees into the Century Farm Program, with the announcement that 10 young farmers would be receiving no-interest loans from the First State’s new innovative assistance program, now in its second year.




Delaware Forest Service helps streetscape project take root in Georgetown

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Date Posted: Wednesday, October 30, 2013

The Delaware Forest Service funded a streetscape project in Georgetown, highlighted by the planting of 18 new cherry and lilac trees along East Market Street near the Sussex County Courthouse. Total cost was estimated at $37,000.