Delaware farmers’ market sales double in five years; $2.6 million season sets new record
Department of Agriculture | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, December 26, 2014
Delaware farmers’ markets had a record $2.6 million sales season, double that of just five years ago, thanks to dramatically increasing interest in local food and farm-fresh products, the Delaware Department of Agriculture announced today. “This record-setting season is a reflection of Delaware’s thriving local food movement,” said Governor Jack Markell.
Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Challenging Our Students to Realize Greater Success
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 24, 2014
The vast majority of good-paying jobs require education or training beyond high school. So we must take note of clear evidence showing that students who take a college course in high school have more success in post-secondary education. It’s why we are working with our school districts and colleges to make more of these classes available and, earlier this year, we committed to ensuring no student will be denied the chance to take a college course because of the cost.
Governor’s Weekly Message: Challenging Our Students to Realize Greater Success
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Kent County | New Castle County | Newsroom | Sussex County | Date Posted: Wednesday, December 24, 2014
Governor Markell discusses the importance of challenging our students in the classroom and highlights the statewide increase in dual enrollment courses to better prepare students for college.
Governor, NAACP, State Police Release Statements on Body Cameras
Delaware State Police | Department of Safety and Homeland Security | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Monday, December 22, 2014
Governor Markell brought together state NAACP and law enforcement leaders Friday to discuss issues around the relationship between the police and the African-American community and ways to help ensure safety and opportunity for all Delawareans.
Governor Markell Meets with Ambassador, Business Leaders to Discuss India-Delaware Relations
Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | Newsroom | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, December 19, 2014
Joined by a dozen Delaware business leaders, Governor Markell spoke with Ambassador Dr. S. Jaishankar on the future of India-Delaware relations at a breakfast reception organized by the Delaware Economic Development Office and the World Trade Center Delaware.
