Arbor Day
Arbor Day School Poster Contest The 2021 theme is “Trees Are Terrific…in Many Wonderful Ways!” DOVER — The Delaware Forest Service is seeking entries for its annual “Arbor Day School Poster Contest” – open to students in grades K to 5 from all Delaware public, private, home school, after-school, and other organized youth groups. Winning […]
Read MoreFarm to School Resources
Farm to School encompasses efforts that bring locally or regionally produced foods into school cafeterias; hands-on learning activities such as school gardening, farm visits, and culinary classes; and the integration of food related education into the regular, standards-based classroom curriculum. These resources have helpful information for farms and schools interested in developing a Farm to […]
Read MoreProduce Safety Rule
Overview The Produce Safety Rule under the Food and Drug Administration Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), signed into law in 2011, is now in effect. The rule focuses on regulatory standards for the safe growing, harvesting, packing and holding of fruits and vegetables, in an effort to prevent microbial contamination and reduce foodborne illnesses associated […]
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The mission of the Delaware Farm to School Advisory Board is to establish an integrated sustainable network that will enhance health and empower Delaware children to consume local products by means of a strong collaboration involving schools, farmers, and the communities they serve.
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Education Programs The Delaware Department of Agriculture provides a wide range of educational programs for both students and adults to improve the public’s understanding and appreciation of agriculture. Student and Teachers The Department of Agriculture offers multiple programs to help foster and increase agricultural literacy for Delaware’s students. These programs include: The Forest Service […]
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The Department of Agriculture Nutrient Management Section provides a host of helpful services.
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The Department of Agriculture Nutrient Management Section provides a host of helpful services.
Read MoreForestry Education
The Delaware Forest Service provides a wide range of services to help Delawareans manage and improve their forest resources.
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The mission of the Delaware Farm to School Advisory Board is to establish an integrated sustainable network that will enhance health and empower Delaware children to consume local products by means of a strong collaboration involving schools, farmers, and the communities they serve.
Read MoreFind a School
The mission of the Delaware Farm to School Advisory Board is to establish an integrated sustainable network that will enhance health and empower Delaware children to consume local products by means of a strong collaboration involving schools, farmers, and the communities they serve.
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