Arbor Day Celebration
Arbor Day History J. Sterling Morton established the first Arbor Day in Nebraska on April 10, 1872, to urge Americans to practice conservation by planting trees. On March 31, 1822, President Warren G. Harding issued a proclamation urging all governors to set aside the last Friday in April as the Golden Anniversary of Arbor Day. […]
Read MoreTree Care Professionals
Trees are a valuable part of our natural infrastructure. Tree work should only be done by those properly insured, trained, and equipped to work safely in trees. Find an ISA-certified arborist Professional Organizations American Society of Consulting Arborists International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Delaware Nursery and Landscape Association Society of Municipal Arborists Tree Care Industry […]
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 integrating food-related education into the regular, standards-based classroom curriculum. General Resources Resources as you look to develop a Farm to School partnership: National Farm To School Network […]
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 establishes science-based, minimum standards for the safe growing, harvesting, packing, and holding of fruits and vegetables to prevent microbial contamination and reduce foodborne illnesses associated with fresh produce. […]
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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 […]
Read MoreCertification and Education
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
Forestry Education Forest education can help people become local experts in active and sustainable forest conservation and management. The Delaware Forest Service’s Trainer-Educator oversees various educational and training opportunities, including agricultural science programs that teach students through scholastic competitions (i.e. Envirothon, FFA, Science Olympiad, etc.), specialized training for foresters, landowners, and commercial industries, and forest […]
Read MoreConnecting Delaware Farms and Schools
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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