The Delmarva Chicken Association awarded $23,500 in scholarships to 12 students through its DCA College Scholarship Program. The recipients are pursuing careers related to the chicken industry.
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Delaware’s poultry industry, a major pillar of the First State’s economy, could soon get a boost from new bipartisan legislation aimed at combating avian flu and protecting both farmers and consumers.
DCA says in addition to chicken production, the Delmarva chicken industry spent $1.3 billion on feed ingredients.
A backyard flock in Sussex County has tested presumptive positive for H5 avian influenza, according to the Delaware Department of Agriculture. This marks the first confirmed case of H5 avian influenza in Sussex County poultry.
Perdue Farms Inc. has agreed to pay $4 million in restitution and implement strict compliance measures after a U.S. Department of Labor investigation uncovered child labor violations at its poultry processing plant in Accomack, Virginia.
As people prepare for the Memorial Day holiday, the Delaware Division of Public Health reminds Delawareans to celebrate healthily, without injuries or foodborne illness with some safety guidelines.
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.
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LEWES, Del. - The nation is currently dealing with a chicken shortage. On Delmarva, the demand is high, but there is still enough chicken to go around.