Consumers are Tuned in to Delaware Grown Produce and Value-Added Products
The Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) announced today that last year’s farmers markets hit an all-time high sales record of $4.46 million.
Carney Administration Prioritizes Farmland Preservation, Preserving Highest Number of Farms
The Delaware Department of Agriculture announced the 28th round of easement selections by the Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation, preserving 40 farms and 2,262 acres of farmland. With this announcement, the Carney administration has preserved 403 farms, the highest number in the program’s history.
Delaware Farmers Market Sales Grow to $4.14 Million in 2023
The Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) announced today that last year’s farmers markets hit an all-time high sales record. In 2023, sales from all 17 Delaware community-run farmers markets totaled $4,144,951, up $437,136 from the previous record set in 2022.
Consumer Demand For Buying Locally Grown Strong In Delaware
Today, the Delaware Department of Agriculture announced that Delaware farmers’ markets had nearly $3.16 million in sales in 2021. As the second-highest sales year on record for Delaware’s farmers’ markets, 2021 has proven demand for buying locally grown products is strong among residents and visitors to the state.
Delmarva poultry producers gain export opportunities as China opens markets
Today’s announcement that China has made the decision to lift its ban on poultry imports is welcomed news for Delmarva poultry producers.