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From left, John Brown, Delmarva Chicken Association Executive Director Holly Porter and Linda Brown at the International Production & Processing Expo in Atlanta, Georgia on Jan. 31.
Harrington family farm wins national environmental award
HARRINGTON — L & J Farm, of Harrington, was one of five farms across the United States to receive USPOULTRY’s Family Farm Environmental Excellence Award during the 2024 International … more
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Delaware Farm Bureau President Bill Powers accepts the Pinnacle Award on behalf of the bureau at the American Farm Bureau Federation National Conference.
Delaware Farm Bureau honored during national conference
The Delaware Farm Bureau was honored with the American Farm Bureau Federation’s highest award available for programming and membership during the national conference held in Salt Lake City, … more
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5K Race for Open Space to be held in Lewes
LEWES — The 5K and 1 Mile Race for Open Space will be held at 9 a.m. April 20 at George H.P. Smith Park. Proceeds from the event will go toward purchase of the 29-acre Fourth Street … more
Interfaith Partners for the Chesapeake set meeting in Crisfield
CRISFIELD — Interfaith Partners for the Chesapeake wants to hear from Crisfield area residents during a public meeting 6 to 7:30  p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7 at the Crisfield Library. … more
Applications now accepted for Delaware Farm Bureau internships
The Delaware Farm Bureau is now accepting applications for its summer internship program. College students who are ready for unique but practical and hands-on experiences are encouraged to apply … more
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From left, Stewart Ramsey, Carl Ramsey and Nick Adams, New Castle County extension agent.
Stewart, Carl Ramsey honored by Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association of Delaware
HARRINGTON — Stewart Ramsey and his son Carl Ramsey, of Ramsey’s Farm, were honored with the Family Service Award by the Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association of Delaware during … more
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Delaware Center for the Inland Bays, Sussex Conservation District present documentary screening
GEORGETOWN — The Delaware Center for the Inland Bays, in collaboration with the Sussex Conservation District and the University of Delaware, will hold a screening of "DelMarVa and the Ground … more
$600K penalty against Tri-Gas & Oil
BALTIMORE – Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and Maryland Secretary of the Environment Serena McIlwain on Wednesday announced the settlement of a lawsuit against an Eastern Shore fuel … more
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On March 13, 2022, the 1,095-foot Ever Forward container ship ran aground in the Chesapeake Bay, damaging an oyster bar.
Maryland to plant 41 acres with juvenile oysters in Anne Arundel Co.
ANNAPOLIS – The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will plant about 147 million oyster spat, or juvenile oysters, on 41 acres in Anne Arundel County waters with mitigation funds from the … more
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Dover City Hall.
Dover councilman named to National League of Cities’ energy committee
Dover City Councilman David L. Anderson has been appointed by the National League of Cities to serve on its Energy, Environment & Natural Resources Committee. more
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Kent County Farm Bureau President Jim Minner speaking during a presentation on farm equipment and road safety at Delaware Ag Week.
Farm equipment and road safety topic of concern for farmers at Delaware Ag Week
HARRINGTON — A single accident involving farm equipment could be devastating to both the farmer and the other driver, according to farmer and Kent County Farm Bureau President Jim Minner. … more
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Danielle Swallow, the Summit's emcee, addresses the crowd after a presentation.
Seventh annual RASCL summit discusses sustainability in Delaware
DOVER – The Delaware Resilient and Sustainable Communities League, or RASCL, hosted its 7 th annual RASCL summit on Wednesday at the Del One Conference Center in Dover. Its 2024 theme was … more
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A zero-emission vehicle charges at a Blink charging outlet at Porter Ford in Newark on Friday, just outside of the University of Delaware campus.
Two GOP reps file suit against DNREC on zero-emission process
The impact of zero-emission vehicle regulations on individuals and small businesses is the center of a complaint filed by Delaware Republican Party members in Superior Court on Jan. 2. more
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Delaware high school students invited to 5th annual YES! Summit
NEWARK—The 5th annual Delaware Youth Environmental Summit (YES!) will be held Feb. 29 at the Clayton Hall Conference Center at the University of Delaware. The event is free for Delaware … more
Counterclockwise from upper left, cutting the celery, rooting it in water and then potting it in soil can give new life to your vegetable scraps.
Tips on regrowing vegetables from kitchen scraps
Looking for a fun activity to do with your children when the weather outside is not cooperating and they need a distraction from their devices? It is as close as your refrigerator. With just a few … more
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The CR FFA officer team at the monthly meeting that took place on Wednesday. From left to right Kerah Dill; Dillana Reed; Mackenzie Cusick; Karley White and Hayden Otto.
Caesar Rodney FFA officer team promoting agriculture
CAMDEN — FFA is one of the largest associations among Delaware high schools and even middle schools. The Caesar Rodney High School FFA chapter has always been one of the bigger chapters in … more
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Some of the 2,000 pounds of blue catfish caught at the Sharptown Catfish Tournament in 2022. Such tournaments are becoming a popular way to target the species.
Maryland pursues action to control invasive catfish after Federal Fisheries Disaster declaration denied
ANNAPOLIS — Last month, the U.S. Department of Commerce notified Maryland Gov. Wes Moore that it has declined Maryland’s request for a federal commercial fisheries disaster declaration … more
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City and state officials will have to cooperate if a traffic circle is to be build at East Main Street and Mount Hermon Road.
High Tide and Runoff Combine to Cause Street Closures Downtown Salisbury
SALISBURY, Maryland — Due to rising tides and runoff from last night’s storm, the City of Salisbury has closed several streets in the downtown area. The intersection of Baptist and Main … more
Maryland Department of Natural Resources Secretary Josh Kurtz, center, joins Fishing and Boating Services staff to analyze oyster spat during the fall survey.
Chesapeake Bay 2023 Fall Oyster Survey records outstanding spatfall
ANNAPOLIS – The Maryland Department of Natural Resources’  Fall Oyster Survey  recorded a remarkable year for juvenile oysters in Maryland waters, finding both prolific numbers … more
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Oyster spatfall intensity and distribution in Maryland, 2023. Intensity ranges represent regional averages.
Chesapeake fall oyster survey: Outstanding spatfall
ANNAPOLIS – The Maryland Department of Natural Resources’  Fall Oyster Survey  recorded a remarkable year for juvenile oysters in Maryland waters, finding both prolific numbers … more
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