There aren’t many remnants left of the once-thriving canning industry on Virginia’s Eastern Shore, but a group of buildings in Hallwood still stand as a reminder of that era.
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Three farm families with more than a century of history on their land were honored Thursday during an induction ceremony at the Delaware Agricultural Museum as part of the Delaware Century Farm Program.
It was both informative and enjoyable getting to know the three farmers I spoke with while reporting this story. Each shared a strong passion for preserving farming, even as development continues to change Sussex County.
The sound of bulldozers has become the new background noise of Delmarva. From Lewes to Milton to Selbyville, the rumble of construction equipment mixes with the buzz of tractors as farmland gives way to new neighborhoods, golf courses and shopping centers.
A 186-acre farm off Basket Switch Road is the latest property protected through an agricultural easement purchased by the Maryland Agricultural Land Preservation Foundation in Worcester County.
Cannabis growing in the garden in summer.
The proposal for the reforestation was brought up in Monday nights Mayor and City Council Public Hearing for the city of Lewes. In the meeting, the plan to turn all roughly 20 acres of the currently city owned land into preserved land.
Proposed Marlin Cove project raises concerns at Magee Farms.
The Historic Lewes Farmers Market has received a $10,000 grant from the Carl M. Freeman Foundation’s Freeman Assists Communities with Extra Support program, which will go towards providing fresh food to families in need and supporting local farmers.
After thousands of baby chicks were mistakenly sent to a Sussex County post office, the First State Animal Center and SPCA announced that they have all found new homes.