Townsend-area farmers receive New Castle Conservation District’s Cooperator of Year Award
Norman and Gwen Pierce, owners of Union Ridge Farms near Townsend, are the recipients of the New Castle Conservation District’s Cooperator of the Year Award, presented annually to a farmer in the district who has exhibited a high degree of interest in conservation for their farm operation.
New Delaware study points to benefits of irrigation
Irrigation can increase grain production and profitability even in a near-ideal growing season, a new survey of Delaware cropland shows.
Statement on USDA Report Showing Positive Impact of Farming Practices in Chesapeake Bay Region
The Governor released a statement on USDA Report Showing Positive Impact of Farming Practices in Chesapeake Bay Region.
Governor’s Weekly Message: Planting the Seeds for Economic Growth
In his weekly message, Governor Markell discusses the multi-billion dollar Delaware farming industry and our efforts to support its growth.
Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Planting the Seeds for Economic Growth
To grow Delaware’s economy, we must build on our strengths. And no economic engine has been more reliable throughout our history than farming.
