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  Category: Department of Agriculture


First Rate – First State Summit draws about 140 farmers and produce buyers

Department of Agriculture | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 6, 2013

About 140 fruit and vegetable growers across Delaware and produce buyers from around the region met Wednesday at Delaware’s fifth annual produce marketing meet-and-greet session, the First Rate – First State Summit, designed to connect farmers with the people who purchase their products.




Lewes-area farmer Walter C. Hopkins honored for service to Delaware agriculture

Department of Agriculture | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, January 25, 2013

Dairy farmer Walter C. Hopkins, a longtime leader in First State agriculture, has been honored for his service and contributions with the Secretary’s Award for Distinguished Service to Delaware Agriculture.




3rd Annual Delaware Arborist & Tree Care Seminar – Feb. 19 & 20

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Date Posted: Thursday, January 24, 2013

Contact: Kyle Hoyd, Delaware Forest Service, (302) 698-4578 email: kyle.hoyd@delaware.gov More information and updates: delawaretrees.com What:  3rd Annual Delaware Arborist & Tree Care Seminar When:  Tues., Feb. 19 & Wed., Feb. 20 – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day Where:  Hagley Museum, 298 Buck Rd., Wilmington, Delaware Who: Tree experts from academics and industry […]




Deer management event set for February

Department of Agriculture | News | Date Posted: Friday, January 18, 2013

Farmers, landowners and hunters are invited to learn more about managing deer populations, mitigating crop damage and improving hunting at an event sponsored by the Quality Deer Management Association’s Delaware State Chapter.




Kent County farmers honored with Environmental Stewardship Award

Department of Agriculture | News | Date Posted: Thursday, January 17, 2013

Poultry farmers Marilyn and Lee Ellers, owners of Sparrow’s Song Farm near Houston, have been recognized for their efforts to improve water quality and reduce nutrient runoff with the 2012 Environmental Stewardship Award.







  Category: Department of Agriculture

First Rate – First State Summit draws about 140 farmers and produce buyers

Department of Agriculture | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, February 6, 2013

About 140 fruit and vegetable growers across Delaware and produce buyers from around the region met Wednesday at Delaware’s fifth annual produce marketing meet-and-greet session, the First Rate – First State Summit, designed to connect farmers with the people who purchase their products.




Lewes-area farmer Walter C. Hopkins honored for service to Delaware agriculture

Department of Agriculture | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, January 25, 2013

Dairy farmer Walter C. Hopkins, a longtime leader in First State agriculture, has been honored for his service and contributions with the Secretary’s Award for Distinguished Service to Delaware Agriculture.




3rd Annual Delaware Arborist & Tree Care Seminar – Feb. 19 & 20

Department of Agriculture | Forest Service | Date Posted: Thursday, January 24, 2013

Contact: Kyle Hoyd, Delaware Forest Service, (302) 698-4578 email: kyle.hoyd@delaware.gov More information and updates: delawaretrees.com What:  3rd Annual Delaware Arborist & Tree Care Seminar When:  Tues., Feb. 19 & Wed., Feb. 20 – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day Where:  Hagley Museum, 298 Buck Rd., Wilmington, Delaware Who: Tree experts from academics and industry […]




Deer management event set for February

Department of Agriculture | News | Date Posted: Friday, January 18, 2013

Farmers, landowners and hunters are invited to learn more about managing deer populations, mitigating crop damage and improving hunting at an event sponsored by the Quality Deer Management Association’s Delaware State Chapter.




Kent County farmers honored with Environmental Stewardship Award

Department of Agriculture | News | Date Posted: Thursday, January 17, 2013

Poultry farmers Marilyn and Lee Ellers, owners of Sparrow’s Song Farm near Houston, have been recognized for their efforts to improve water quality and reduce nutrient runoff with the 2012 Environmental Stewardship Award.