Delaware Agriculture

The College of Agriculture Science and Technology and the Early Childhood Innovation Center are made possible through private and government funding.

Avian influenza has largely threatened egg-laying farms, and most chicken farms raise chickens for meat.

Former state climatologist Daniel Leathers said scientists aren't sure why that is, but it's affecting Delaware's agriculture industry.

Delaware has seen two flocks with presumed-positive cases of avian influenza.

Delaware is home to a large chicken industry, which one panelist said is among the most brutal agricultural subsects for farmers.

The Bayard School pilots a new agriculture science program to better connect students in urban areas with nutrition education.

Black Farmers’ Conference examines why number of Black farmers is decreasing and potential solutions

Delaware State University is hosting the first Black Farmers’ Conference – a two-day event for industry figures to bring awareness to the struggles Black farmers face and discuss solutions.

Gov. John Carney says he wants to find ways to increase profits for Delaware’s farmers. He toured several several First State farms Monday.Carney started…

The First State is spending this week highlighting its local produce industry.Gov. Jack Markell (D-Delaware) and a handful of legislators visited Fifer…