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Delaware Department of Agriculture Press Releases

329 Press Releases
  • Published on December 8, 2020 - 15:02 GMT

    Hemp producers in Delaware must register growing sites annually

    DOVER, Del. – The Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) is reminding hemp producers to register their growing sites using the annual Growing Site Registration form to register available online before February 1. Also, any individual who intends to grow …

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  • Published on November 23, 2020 - 21:24 GMT

    Delaware Farmers Encouraged To Participate In Environmental Deeds Questionnaire

    DOVER, Del. (November 23, 2020) – Along with the Delaware Nutrient Management Program’s annual report mailing, Delaware farmers are being encouraged to complete an additional 16-question implementation questionnaire. The questionnaire aims to measure …

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  • Published on October 29, 2020 - 21:19 GMT

    Kent County added to Delaware’s spotted lanternfly quarantine

    DOVER, Del. (October 29, 2020) – Effective October 30, the Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) will add Kent County in its entirety to the current spotted lanternfly quarantine of New Castle County. The expansion is due to established populations of …

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  • Published on October 19, 2020 - 18:51 GMT

    Delaware Announces Grant Program for Contract Poultry Growers Impacted by COVID-19

    Grant applications available until December 1, 2020 HURLOCK, Md. – Governor John Carney, along with Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, announced a new grant program to assist contract poultry growers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.  “The poultry industry on …

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  • Published on October 7, 2020 - 19:59 GMT

    Smokey visits St. Anne’s School for Fire Prevention Week

    Students at St. Anne’s Episcopal School in Middletown got a lesson in wildfire prevention and fire safety from Smokey Bear and Delaware Forest Service education specialist Ashley Melvin as part of the school’s new outdoor education programs.   MIDDLETOWN, …

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  • Published on August 28, 2020 - 15:42 GMT

    Delaware sends wildfire crew to New Mexico

    Delaware Type 2IA crew: Front Row: Edward Boyer of Ellendale, David Pro of Newark, Todd Shaffer of Maryland, Zachary Brown of Harbeson, Sam Topper of Maryland, and Adam Keever of Newark. Second Row: Erich Burkentine of Milton, Delaware Department of …

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  • Published on August 28, 2020 - 02:56 GMT

    Urban forestry director on U.S. Council of 1t.org

       Click the above image for link to YouTube video.   DOVER, Del. (Aug. 27, 2020) — Delaware’s urban forestry program director Kesha Braunskill has been named to the Stakeholder Council of the U.S. Chapter of 1t.org,  an international effort to plant one …

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  • Published on August 19, 2020 - 21:07 GMT

    Delaware Aglands Foundation votes to extend district enrollment for next round

    DOVER, Del. (August 19, 2020) – The Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Foundation voted to extend district enrollment until December 31, 2020 to any agricultural landowners who want to preserve their farms. These landowners will have the opportunity …

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  • Published on August 5, 2020 - 03:04 GMT

    Mysterious seeds continue to show up in Delaware mailboxes

    DOVER, Del. (August 4, 2020) – Over the past week, Delawareans continued to receive unsolicited packages of mysterious seeds appearing to originate in China. As of August 3, citizens from all 50 states, Canada, Australia, and member nations of the European …

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  • Published on August 3, 2020 - 21:19 GMT

    Public comment sought for “Forest Action Plan”

    DOVER — The Delaware Forest Service is seeking public comment on its new 2020 “Forest Action Plan,” comprised of an updated Delaware Forest Resource Assessment, Delaware Statewide Forest Strategy, and a new “Assessment of Need” for the U.S. Forest Legacy …

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  • Published on July 27, 2020 - 18:17 GMT

    Delawareans report receiving mysterious packages of plant seeds

    DOVER, Del. (July 27, 2020) – The Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) received reports over the weekend from several Delawareans who received unsolicited packages of seeds in shipments from China. After sharing information through social media, DDA …

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  • Published on July 13, 2020 - 15:07 GMT

    Delaware Forest Service awards volunteer fire grants

    Hartly Volunteer Fire Company Deputy Chief James Read (at left) and Chief James Fox (right) received a ceremonial check for $4,196 from Delaware’s assistant state forester Kyle Hoyd (center). Hartly’s grant will help it purchase wildfire equipment and …

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  • Published on June 30, 2020 - 14:04 GMT

    All New Castle County Quarantined As Spotted Lanternfly Move South

    Effective July 1, all of New Castle County is quarantined for spotted lanternfly. DOVER, Del. (June 30, 2020) – Effective July 1, the Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) will quarantine New Castle County in its entirety due to established populations …

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  • Published on June 30, 2020 - 13:45 GMT

    2020 Urban and Community Forestry Grants

    Delaware’s Urban and Community Grant Program awarded over $31,000 for nine community tree projects. Urban forestry director Kesha Braunskill (at right) met with residents at Forest Landing in Frankford, Sussex County to discuss their tree project. The …

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  • Published on June 23, 2020 - 23:39 GMT

    Delaware Senate confirms Collins to lead Aglands Preservation Foundation Board of Trustees

    DOVER, Del. (June 23, 2020) – Through a virtual confirmation hearing, the Delaware Senate confirmed and appointed Mark Collins to lead the Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Foundation Board of Trustees. “We want to take this time to personally to …

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  • Published on June 18, 2020 - 17:16 GMT

    Delaware Aglands Program Ranks Second in the United States for Preserving Farmland

    Delaware announces 24th consecutive round of easement selections for Aglands Program DOVER, Del.  — Delaware announced its 24th consecutive round of easement selections by the Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Foundation. With the preservation of …

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  • Published on May 29, 2020 - 20:09 GMT

    Forest Campsites and Redden Lodge to Stay Closed

    The Delaware Forest Service will implement a new fee-based online reservation system for camping and the historic Redden Lodge later in the summer. Camping and lodge rentals will not be available until the system is operational. DOVER, Del. – Effective …

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  • Published on May 20, 2020 - 19:08 GMT

    Delaware Issues Guidance To Help U-Pick Farms Open For The Season

    DOVER, Del. – The Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) issued guidance today to help local U-Pick farms safely open to the public for the season. This guidance will help farm staff and visitors to U-Pick farm operations participate in a safe manner to …

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  • Published on May 11, 2020 - 17:11 GMT

    Delaware Farmers’ Markets To Open Under New COVID-19 Protocols

    DOVER, Del. – With the assistance of the Delaware Farmers’ Market Coalition, a group of market managers from across the state, the Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) is issuing protocols to help farmers’ markets safely begin opening starting May 15 …

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  • Published on April 17, 2020 - 20:11 GMT

    Delaware extends 2020 produce grower registration due to COVID-19

    DOVER, Del. – Due to the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, the deadline for produce growers to register their farms with the Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) has been extended to June 30. The Food Product Inspection Section has enforcement …

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