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The Delaware Department of Agriculture. Also at https://t.co/pj59Ny5GBH
Dover, DE
Joined May 2010
If you are growing, harvesting, packing, or holding produce for sale in Delaware, don't forget to register with our Produce Safety program! Registration is free and due April 30, and the registration form can be found online at
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National Soup Day is the perfect reason to try a new recipe! Our Carrot and Tomato Bow-Tie Soup is a fun twist on traditional tomato soup. It pairs perfectly with a grilled cheese sandwich! You can access the recipe at
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The Delaware Beekeepers Association will hold Beekeeping 201, a one-day intensive course, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Feb. 22, at the St. Jones Reserve. Event registration is available on the Delaware Beekeepers Association website at
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Throwback Thursday: Exhibitors showcased their dairy cows in the Stock Parade at the Grandstand on the Delaware State Fairgrounds in Harrington, DE. This photo was taken on August 1, 1935. The Delaware State Fair is a longstanding tradition that began in 1919.
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In 2024, Delaware farmers markets hit an all-time high sales record of $4.46 million, up $314,317 from the previous record set in 2023. To read the full press release, visit
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Cleaning and disinfecting your hands, boots, vehicles, and equipment is essential for biosecurity and vital for protecting poultry flocks against HPAI.
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With increased concern for the safety of all poultry on Delmarva, DDA announced the cancellation of all poultry-related sessions at DE Ag Week. The following sessions have been canceled: Jan. 13: Afternoon & Evening Poultry Sessions Jan. 15: Small Flock Poultry Session
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Winter weather is here! It is important for livestock owners to take proper precautions to shelter and protect their animals during cold and snowy weather.
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Update on the Delaware H5 avian influenza case on a Kent County farm, along with precautions for backyard flock owners. Read the full release at #netDE #backyardflocks
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It is piglet season! From now until the end of March, pigs who will be shown at the Delaware State Fair are being born. A sow is a female pig that has given birth before, and she can have a litter as big as 14 piglets!
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From our DDA family to yours, we wish you a happy and healthy New Year! “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” - C.S. Lewis. Our office is closed today and will reopen tomorrow at 8 a.m.
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Today is National Bacon Day! Bacon has graced breakfast menus for decades. It is safe to say bacon is widely loved throughout the country, with over 2 billion pounds of bacon produced annually!
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On February 25, 1957, a large holly tree near the Dover Airforce Base was relocated to the John Dickerson Plantation. Workers from W. Southard Jones, a Wilmington landscape contractor, dug up the tree, balled up the roots, wrapped them in burlap, and transported it to the farm.
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the Delaware Department of Agriculture! We hope your holiday is full of joy, hope, peace, and love! Our office is closed today and will reopen tomorrow at 8:00 a.m.
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Christmas is almost here, and you may be making plans to recycle your tree after the holidays! Please make sure your tree is completely undecorated before you recycle it.
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Today is the winter solstice! It is the shortest day of the year, marking the start of our hemisphere’s astronomical winter season. If you want to know more about the winter solstice, check out this article from The Old Farmers Almanac:
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Migratory birds have increased in the flyway, which means the risk of Avian Influenza (AI) is also increasing. AI is a virus carried by migratory waterfowl that can be transmitted to multiple livestock species. Practicing biosecurity is key to preventing disease on your farm.
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The American holly was named Delaware’s official tree in 1939 when the state was the leading exporter of holly Christmas wreaths. The native American holly is easily identified by its dark green, thorny leaves and smooth bark.
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As winter weather approaches, it is important for livestock owners to take proper precautions to shelter and protect their animals.
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Did you know most cases of avian influenza have occurred because of wildlife introductions? As the temperatures drop, wildlife will try to find warmer places to go. Head out to your poultry barns and start looking for ways wildlife could come in contact with your birds.
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