A proposed bill that would have significantly increased fines on farmers under Delaware’s State Nutrient Management Program did not advance in the final legislative day for the General Assembly
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The Historic Lewes Farmers Market has awarded eight scholarships to small-scale farmers across Delmarva to attend conferences focused on sustainable and regenerative farming practices.
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The market will take place at George H.P. Smith Park and will go from 8 a.m. until noon.
Back-to-back storms dropped heavy rain which totaled between three to six inches before all was said and done. The high rain totals have made an impact on local farmers.
The event will take place on the second and fourth Saturdays in throughout the summer in Tidewater Park across from Pizza King.
The festival, set to take place on Oct. 7 at the Arthur Perdue Stadium, will be free and open to the public.
Presentations will feature a variety of safety topics, one pesticide credit, vendors for attendees and networking opportunities, and door prizes.
The Market is specifically looking for vendors for the Wednesday market at Crooked Hammock Brewery.
Delaware Agriculture Week began Monday and runs through Thursday at the Delaware State Fair Grounds. During Tuesday's Farmers' Market Managers Summit, the Delaware Department of Agriculture announced that last year's farmers markets hit an all-time high sales record of $3.7 million.