Delaware farmers’ markets sales set $3 million record
Department of Agriculture | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Tuesday, January 12, 2016
Delaware farmers’ markets broke through another record last year, surpassing $3 million in sales, demonstrating the continued interest in local foods and farm-fresh products.
Marydel farmer receives Environmental Stewardship Award
Department of Agriculture | Date Posted: Monday, January 11, 2016
Poultry farmer Chris Lesniowski of Marydel has been recognized for his efforts to improve water quality and reduce nutrient runoff with the 2015 Delaware Environmental Stewardship Award.
Apply Now for Urban and Community Forestry Grants
Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Kent County | New Castle County | Sussex County | Date Posted: Monday, January 4, 2016
Municipalities, community associations, and non-profits in Delaware can now apply for urban and community forestry grants up to $5,000 from the Delaware Forest Service for a tree planting or tree management project.
DelDOT and Delaware Dept. of Agriculture Urge Drivers to Be Cautious When Sharing the Road with Farm Equipment
Department of Agriculture | Department of Transportation | Date Posted: Tuesday, October 20, 2015
DelDOT and the Department of Agriculture are urging Delaware drivers to be alert for the presence of agricultural equipment on roads and to practice safe road-sharing techniques when encountering them. The state is the midst of harvest season and farmers are moving large tractors, trailers, trucks and other large equipment on state roads as they move between fields or to equipment staging areas.
Delaware farmers urged to prepare ahead of storm
Department of Agriculture | Newsroom | Date Posted: Thursday, October 1, 2015
Livestock owners should prepare now for possible weather effects from Hurricane Joaquin, Delaware agricultural authorities said Thursday. “Being prepared is never wasted effort,” said Delaware Secretary of Agriculture Ed Kee.
