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Produce 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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Communications & Marketing

The Delaware Department of Agriculture’s (DDA’s) Marketing Team is dedicated to enhance the economic viability and growth of agriculture in Delaware by promoting and advertising the competitive features and advantages of Delaware agricultural products through local, regional, national and international accounts, cooperatives, trade shows, wholesalers, retailers, distributors, processors, manufacturers, state institutions and other partnerships.

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Education

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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Food Products Inspection

The Delaware Department of Agriculture Food Products Inspection assures that domestic meat and poultry products distributed to consumers are safe, wholesome, unadulterated, and honestly and informatively labeled.

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