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Economic and environmental integrity

 

The total economic contribution of all categories of agriculture in Delaware is $7.95 billion in industry output and that the agricultural industry contributes $2.5 billion in value-added activity, and $1.6 billion in labor income, supporting 30,000 jobs. There are currently 7.6 billion people in the world and population is estimated to be over 10 billion by 2050. Further increases in agricultural output are essential while maintaining economic and environmental integrity.

Delaware Cooperative Extension is working with individuals, farms and the agricultural industry to improve and increase economic and environmental integrity and food security.

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Timely advice for diverse audiences

Weekly Crop Update (2019)
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Educate, Engage and Empower:

Women in Agriculture (2019)

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Crop, soil and pasture best practices

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Animal Science Research
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Climate Variability
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Irrigation
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Commericial Horticulture
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Nutrient Management
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Veggie & Fruit Crop Resources
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Field Crop Resources
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Pest Management
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Weed Science

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Services from experts you can trust

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Soil Testing Program
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Plant Diagnostics
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Beginning Farmer Program
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Delaware Master Gardeners
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Sustainable Landscapes
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Delaware Master Naturalists

Strong community support and leadership

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Farm Succession and Estate Planning
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Farm Vitality and Health Project
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Mental Health First Aid Training

 

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