HARRINGTON — Delaware producers will head to Harrington to attend this year’s Delaware Ag Week at the Delaware State Fairgrounds from January 13 – 16. Initially created as a one-stop shop for farmers, the Ag Week has become a 20-year tradition for farmers across Delmarva to learn about the latest research, earning continuing education credits, and network with agribusinesses. The four-day …
Got (raw) milk? Senators, farmers push to legalize sale
While the sale of raw milk in America is either illegal, restricted to on-farm purchases, or other limitations, a handful of states have it completely legal for retail sale, and a new bill could add Delaware to that group. Some concerns of possible diseases and health defects might put that in jeopardy, although a couple legislators swore by the unpasteurized …
DelawareLIVE Weekly Review – November 12, 2023
This Week’s Review Includes: Wilmington continues to see weak demand for office space Festival of Trees starts Friday in New Castle; Dec. 1 in Milford Here’s what to expect at the Brandywine Restaurant Senate Republicans ask Carney to oust Ag Sec. Michael Scuse Salesianum dominates St. Mark’s in renewed rivalry Click on the image below to view the PDF Sonja …
Senate Republicans ask Carney to oust Ag Sec. Michael Scuse
Six Delaware State Senate Republicans on Thursday asked Gov. John Carney to immediately remove Delaware Agriculture Secretary Michael Scuse following an ethics report that said he violated state bidding processes. The Public Integrity Commission released a report saying Scuse improperly used $100,000 in taxpayer money to employees of the department to house seized farm animals without public notice or a public …
State to invest $2 million in farmers, local food supply chain
Photo courtesy of Delaware Department of Agriculture. Delaware will spend $2 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds to establish a seed fund aimed at stabilizing and strengthening small and mid-sized farmers and local food supply chain operations. The First State Integrated Food System Program, announced Thursday by Gov. John Carney, will be paid for using funds the state received from …