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Delaware Agriculture

Seal of the State of Delaware Agriculture has always played a critical role in the economy of the state of Delaware. The presence of a wheat sheaf, corn, and an ox in the state seal are indicative of this. The wheat sheaf came from the Sussex County seal and the corn from the Kent County Seal. The ox and the farmer both represent the importance of agriculture to the state's economy.

The importance of agriculture to the Delaware economy continues today. While the banking industry no doubt affects Delaware's economy, the state's chief products almost all come from agriculture. Broiler production, soybeans, milk, corn, crabs, clams, and manufactured food products are all parts of Delaware's agricultural sector. irrigation equipment photo by Jon Cox

Why is Leadership Needed?

horses Leadership is a critical component for any industry to respond to political, social and economic issues. As agricultural production has increased and expanded into new areas, politics and technology have come to play a pivotal role. Farmers face greater risk, changing markets, a global economy, new technologies and pressures from development. They must not only deal with the economic aspects of production, but also the social and political components.

In some cases, how you deal with the media or legislature is as critical as how you address the issue. Effective leadership is essential for the future growth of agriculture in Delaware. farmer and pig

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Delaware Agriculture
	Agriculture has always played a critical role in the economy of the state of Delaware. The presence of a wheat sheaf, corn, and an ox in the state seal are indicative of this. The wheat sheaf came from the Sussex County seal and the corn from the Kent County Seal. The ox and the farmer both represent the importance of agriculture to the state's economy.
The importance of agriculture to the Delaware economy continues today. While the banking industry no doubt affects Delaware's economy, the state's chief products almost all come from agriculture. Broiler production, soybeans, milk, corn, crabs, clams, and manufactured food products are all parts of Delaware's agricultural sector.
Why is Leadership Needed?
	Leadership is a critical component for any industry to respond to political, social and economic issues. As agricultural production has increased and expanded into new areas, politics and technology have come to play a pivotal role. Farmers face greater risk, changing markets, a global economy, new technologies and pressures from development. They must not only deal with the economic aspects of production, but also the social and political components.
In some cases, how you deal with the media or legislature is as critical as how you address the issue. Effective leadership is essential for the future growth of agriculture in Delaware.