agriculture research

Delaware receives federal funding for agriculture research and marketing projects

The Delaware Department of Agriculture announced today that seven projects received grant funding through USDA’s Specialty Crop Block Grant program. Delaware received nearly $300,000 to enhance the competitiveness of Delaware grown specialty crops, defined as fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture and nursery crops (including floriculture).



  • Department of Agriculture
  • Delaware Department of Agriculture
  • Delaware Secretary of Agriculture Michael Scuse
  • specialty crops
  • USDA
  • USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant

agriculture research

Organic Trade Association and The Organic Center Applaud Senate Bill, Organic Agriculture Research

The Organic Trade Association and The Organic Center on Thursday applauded Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Susan Collins (R-ME) for introducing The Organic Agriculture Research Act of 2018.