Tree 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 […]
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Trees add value to a home in so many ways: increased property values, windbreaks and shade, reduced energy costs, natural beauty, as well as food and habitat for wildlife and native pollinators. Selecting the right tree, planting it in the right place, and providing for its future care are important investments of time and money […]
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Trees provide numerous benefits to a community. Through proper planning, design, and management, trees can improve human health and well-being by moderating climate, decreasing energy use, improving air quality, providing natural beauty and recreational opportunities, reducing flooding, and many other benefits. Grant and Funding Opportunities Delaware’s Urban and Community Forestry Program offers annual grants […]
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Disease Information Strangles (Streptococcus equi) Strangles is a bacterial infection caused by Streptococcus equi. While the disease is common, with most horses exposed and/or infected at a young age, it is considered to be highly contagious. The incubation period is from 3 to 14 days. What are the signs and symptoms of Strangles in horses? […]
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Services Biosecurity at Pig Shows: Keeping Your Pigs Healthy During Show Season! DDA Animal Health Advisory: African Swine Fever Disease Information African Swine Fever (ASF) While the United States has never had a case of African Swine Fever (ASF), the growing number of diagnosed cases occurring in Asia, parts of the European Union, and […]
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 […]
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Commission Annual Reports The Harness Racing Commission publishes an annual report which summarizes all of its activities and programs. Reports for the past three years are available below. 2021 Annual Report | 2021 Purses Table 2020 Annual Report | 2020 Purses Table 2019 Annual Report 2018 Annual Report Annual Report – Purses Table 2017 Annual […]
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The Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission regulates and oversees the sport of Thoroughbred and Arabian racing in the state.
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