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  Category: Department of Agriculture


Fresh Delaware-grown Christmas trees plentiful, easy to find

Department of Agriculture | News | Date Posted: Monday, November 19, 2012

Families searching for fresh Delaware-grown Christmas trees don’t have to go very far to find the perfect holiday centerpiece this year. The Delaware Fresh mobile app now features more than 30 farms that sell the First State’s holiday firs, spruces and pines, including updated hours and shopping information.




Four Delaware farms recognized as Century Farms

Department of Agriculture | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, November 1, 2012

Four families which have owned their farms for at least 100 years have been honored as Century Farms in a ceremony honoring Delaware agriculture’s long heritage and historic roots. There are now 121 Century Farms in Delaware.




Animal owners should prepare now for storm

Department of Agriculture | News | Date Posted: Sunday, October 28, 2012

Farmers and pet owners should take immediate precautions to protect their animals with Hurricane Sandy expected to arrive near Delaware over the weekend, the state’s agricultural and animal welfare officials are urging.




Horses can be sheltered at Delaware State Fairgrounds

Department of Agriculture | News | Date Posted: Saturday, October 27, 2012

Horse owners may shelter their horses at the Delaware State Fairgrounds as Hurricane Sandy approaches.




Governor Advises Residents To Make Plans for Arrival of Hurricane Sandy

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Agriculture | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Department of Transportation | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, October 26, 2012

With the strong possibility Hurricane Sandy will significantly affect Delaware, Governor Markell is urging residents and visitors to prepare for the storm. A combination of rain, wind and tides indicate the Hurricane Sandy could impact the entire state.







  Category: Department of Agriculture

Fresh Delaware-grown Christmas trees plentiful, easy to find

Department of Agriculture | News | Date Posted: Monday, November 19, 2012

Families searching for fresh Delaware-grown Christmas trees don’t have to go very far to find the perfect holiday centerpiece this year. The Delaware Fresh mobile app now features more than 30 farms that sell the First State’s holiday firs, spruces and pines, including updated hours and shopping information.




Four Delaware farms recognized as Century Farms

Department of Agriculture | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Thursday, November 1, 2012

Four families which have owned their farms for at least 100 years have been honored as Century Farms in a ceremony honoring Delaware agriculture’s long heritage and historic roots. There are now 121 Century Farms in Delaware.




Animal owners should prepare now for storm

Department of Agriculture | News | Date Posted: Sunday, October 28, 2012

Farmers and pet owners should take immediate precautions to protect their animals with Hurricane Sandy expected to arrive near Delaware over the weekend, the state’s agricultural and animal welfare officials are urging.




Horses can be sheltered at Delaware State Fairgrounds

Department of Agriculture | News | Date Posted: Saturday, October 27, 2012

Horse owners may shelter their horses at the Delaware State Fairgrounds as Hurricane Sandy approaches.




Governor Advises Residents To Make Plans for Arrival of Hurricane Sandy

Delaware Health and Social Services | Department of Agriculture | Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Department of Transportation | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, October 26, 2012

With the strong possibility Hurricane Sandy will significantly affect Delaware, Governor Markell is urging residents and visitors to prepare for the storm. A combination of rain, wind and tides indicate the Hurricane Sandy could impact the entire state.