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Delaware Department of Agriculture Press Releases

329 Press Releases
  • Published on February 23, 2022 - 17:25 GMT

    Avian influenza found in Delaware chicken flock; producers urged to take precautions

    DOVER, Del. (February 23, 2022) – Testing has confirmed a case of avian influenza on a Delaware poultry farm that showed increased mortality over the past few days. Following an investigation by the Delaware Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Department …

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  • Published on February 15, 2022 - 18:09 GMT

    Wildfire Training Classes Online

    DOVER, Del. (February 15, 2022) — The Delaware Forest Service is looking for motivated recruits to enroll in its wildfire training classes. There is no cost for training and no previous experience is necessary. Candidates must be over 18 years of age, …

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  • Published on February 7, 2022 - 15:39 GMT

    Delaware Department of Agriculture issues request for proposals for specialty crop grant

    DOVER, Del. (February 7, 2022) — The Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) today issued a request for proposals (RFP) for the 2022 Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. The federal Farm Bill is allotting approximately $320,000 through a competitive grant …

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  • Published on January 13, 2022 - 23:00 GMT

    Arbor Day Poster Contest Now Open

    PHOTO: Shannon Last of Heritage Elementary (at right) was New Castle County’s winner for Grades 3 and 4 in the 2021 poster contest. Contact: Ashley Melvin, Delaware Forest Service (302) 698-4551  ashley.melvin@delaware.gov  DOVER, Del. (January 13, 2022) — …

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  • Published on January 13, 2022 - 13:13 GMT

    Delaware produce farmers encouraged to attend sessions on proposed rule changes

    DOVER, Del. (January 13, 2022) – The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a proposed rule change on December 6, 2021, to amend the agricultural water requirements of the Produce Safety Rule. In response to the proposed change, the Delaware …

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  • Published on January 11, 2022 - 21:45 GMT

    Consumer Demand For Buying Locally Grown Strong In Delaware

    DOVER, Del. (January 11, 2022) – 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 …

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  • Published on January 6, 2022 - 17:46 GMT

    Redden Forest Campsites and Trails Closed Due to Snowstorm

    Contact: Kyle Hoyd, (302) 698-4548  kyle.hoyd@delaware.gov GEORGETOWN, Del. (January 6, 2022) – Redden State Forest has closed its campsites and many trails still remain inaccessible following the heavy snowstorm on January 3 that dumped up to 14.5 inches …

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  • Published on November 18, 2021 - 15:18 GMT

    Delaware Announces Funding to Improve Access to Delaware Grown Food

    WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John Carney, the Delaware Department of Agriculture, and the Delaware Council on Farm and Food Policy on Thursday announced a $2 million investment in seed funding to establish the First State Integrated Food System Program.  …

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  • Published on November 9, 2021 - 20:21 GMT

    Governor Carney Launches Tree for Every Delawarean Initiative (TEDI)

    Public invited to enter trees they plant in new TEDI tracker NEW CASTLE, Del. – Governor John Carney on Tuesday launched a new program that aims to plant a tree for every Delawarean as part of the state’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gases in the …

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  • Published on October 25, 2021 - 19:10 GMT

    Urban Forestry Grants Revitalize Communities

    PHOTO: The Delaware Forest Service’s urban forester Taryn Davidson and The Seasons Community Tree Project Manager, Joanie Zang. The community received a $5,000 grant. PHOTO: Volunteers in Bowers Beach planted 23 trees in a park thanks to a $3,500 grant …

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  • Published on October 5, 2021 - 19:14 GMT

    Smokey Bear in Dover for Fire Prevention Week

    Proclaiming “Fire Prevention Week in Delaware”: From left, Dover firefighter Troy Christiansen, Dover Public Library’s Head of Youth Services Susan Elizabeth Cordle, Children’s Librarian Jacqueline McCabe, Captain Chad Knotts of the Dover Fire Department, …

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  • Published on September 23, 2021 - 20:42 GMT

    “Saluting Branches” – Arborist Day of Service

    Dozens of tree care professionals volunteered at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Millsboro for the 7th Annual “Saluting Branches: Arborist United for Veteran Remembrance” event. MILLSBORO, Del. — Dozens of arborists and professionals from three …

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  • Published on September 16, 2021 - 16:06 GMT

    Five-year discount trend shows it’s a great time to preserve Delaware farmland

    DOVER, Del. (September 16, 2021) – A steady downward trend over the past five years in the landowner discounts of permanent agricultural conservation easements selected for purchase in Delaware shows it’s a great time for landowners to preserve their farms …

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  • Published on September 15, 2021 - 14:03 GMT

    Delaware Agriculture Secretary Urges Farms to Participate in USDA Agricultural Labor Survey

    DOVER, Del. (September 15, 2021) — Secretary of Agriculture Michael T. Scuse urges producers across Delaware to participate in USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) upcoming Agricultural Labor Survey scheduled for release in mid-October …

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  • Published on August 4, 2021 - 21:18 GMT

    Delaware wildfire crew battles blazes in the West

    PHOTO: From left, Bradley Melson of Milford, Eddie Boyer of Frederica, and Jim Charney of Felton are part of the Delaware wildfire crew battling the Harris Mountain Fire south of Cascade, Montana.   CASCADE, Mont. (August 4, 2021) — Delaware’s wildfire …

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  • Published on July 27, 2021 - 16:12 GMT

    Delaware crew fighting Montana wildfire

    CASCADE, Mont. (July 27, 2021) — Delaware’s “Diamond State” Type 2IA crew is part of more than 200 personnel fighting the Harris Mountain Fire in Cascade County, Montana. Located in difficult and rugged terrain, the blaze was started by lightning on July …

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  • Published on July 22, 2021 - 21:12 GMT

    Forest Service awards $40,000 to fire companies

    PHOTO: From left, Indian River Fire Prevention Co-Chairs Robert Marmor and Roxanne Bammer, are joined by Chief Hayden Klingler, as they receive a $4,500 ceremonial check from the Delaware Forest Service’s Sam Topper for its 2021 volunteer fire assistance …

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  • Published on July 21, 2021 - 23:19 GMT

    Delaware wildfire crew heads to Northern Rockies

    FRONT ROW: From left, Jeff Wilson of Clayton, Adam Keever of Newark, Scott Veasey of Millsboro, Jim Charney of Felton, Bart Wilson of Wilmington, and Sam Topper of Maryland. BACK ROW: From left, Ben Schnatterly of Dover, Richard Brown of Rehoboth Beach, …

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  • Published on July 21, 2021 - 15:12 GMT

    Delaware Has Preserved 143,000 Acres of Farmland After 25th Round

    DOVER, Del. (July 21, 2021) — Delaware announced its 25th consecutive round of easement selections by the Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Foundation. With the preservation of 3,695 acres, Delaware has permanently preserved more than 143,000 acres …

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  • Published on July 16, 2021 - 16:39 GMT

    Delaware engine crew on California’s Dexter Fire

    BISHOP, Calif. (July 16, 2021) — Delaware’s three-person Type 6 engine crew is now fighting the 2,000-acre Dexter Fire in the Inyo National Forest of southern California. Reported on July 12, the lightning-caused blaze is actively burning in brush and …

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