The Sussex Conservation District approved over $6.45 million in cost-share funding to support the cover crop and tax ditch program.
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The Delaware Soil and Health Partnership, an initiative started by the Sussex Conservation District focused on educating farmers on improving soil health, will be holding a field day on Aug. 20 and will feature equipment demonstrations and speakers including farmers from across Delaware and deputy secretary of agriculture, Chris Brosch.
Corn farmers in Sussex County can get free spring soil tests to measure nitrogen levels and improve fertilizer use, especially in manure-treated fields.
A new housing development in Milford, called Riverwalk Villas, is one small step away from final approval, with construction set to begin in May on the first seven of 27 planned townhomes.
The Sussex Conservation District has announced it is now accepting entries for the 2025 Conservation Stewardship Award, a program that honors organizations exceeding regulatory requirements to safeguard Sussex County's natural resources.
The first state's Conservation Districts have announced the launch of the annual conservation poster contest.
The Sussex Conservation District (SCD) is inviting farmers to apply for its cover crop cost-share and referral programs by Friday, July 26.
In a move to address agricultural and natural resource concerns, the Sussex Conservation District (SCD) is set to host a hybrid local work group meeting on March 26. The meeting is aimed at fostering discussions about USDA Farm Bill programs and conservation needs in Sussex County.
The Sussex Conservation District is accepting entries for the 2024 Conservation Stewardship Award.
GEORGETOWN, Del. – The Sussex Conservation District (SCD) will host a native tree giveaway on Thursday, Nov. 9th, from 1 to 4 p.m., at the Van…