Governor’s 2018 Agricultural and Urban Conservation Award winners honored
Governor Carney, with DNREC Secretary Garvin, Department of Agriculture Secretary Scuse, DACD President Edwin Alexander, and State Conservationist Kasey Taylor, presented the 2018 Governor’s Agricultural and Urban Conservation Awards and signed a proclamation officially designating April 29-May 6 as Soil and Water Stewardship Week in Delaware
Ag Census response will impact farm policy and industry
Beginning in December, farmers in Delaware and Maryland will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on their communities and industry by taking part in the 2017 Census of Agriculture. Census data are used by all those who serve farmers and rural communities from federal, state and local governments to agribusinesses, trade associations, researchers, and many others.
Investment in young farmers strengthens Delaware’s economic future
Delaware farmers, between 18 and 40 years old have the opportunity to apply for the Young Farmers Loan Program through November 30, 2017. The program provides long-term, no-interest loans to help eligible farmers purchase land, reducing the financial impact on farmers just starting out or looking to expand.
Supporting Delaware growers to meet third party food safety trends
Delaware fruit and vegetable growers can now receive financial support in obtaining a third party audit to verify they are following effective food safety practices. The Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) is extending its Food Safety Audit Cost-Share Program for growers to include any third party food safety audit, not just USDA Harmonized GAP audits.
75 schools to participate in fresh fruit, vegetable program
In the 2017-18 school year, 75 elementary schools in Delaware will receive funding to participate in the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. Schools were awarded funding through a competitive application process.
