Selling To The Public Using a Commercial Device
Weights and Measures The Delaware Department of Agriculture Weight and Measures section acts as a safeguard the public in all matters involving commercial determinations of quantity. Inspection and testing procedures are designed to ensure the accuracy of all transactions whenever merchandise is bought or sold by weight, measure, or count, and to eliminate the potential […]
Read MoreBeekeepers
All honeybee colonies must be registered and inspected for diseases, mites, and Africanized bees (Title 3 Chapter 75 – Beekeeping Law). Surveys are conducted for Africanized bees along Delaware’s coastal anchorages and in the Ports of Wilmington and Delaware City. The State Apiarist assists the beekeeping industry with promotion and education programs. More Information https://agriculture.delaware.gov/plant-industries/honeybees/ […]
Read MoreConcentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) Permit
A Confined Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) is an animal feeding operation where animals have been, are, or will be stabled or confined and fed, or maintained for a total of 45 days or more (can be non-consecutive) in any 12 month period. In addition, the confined areas do not sustain crops, vegetation, or forage growth, […]
Read MoreCommercial Feeds and Pet Foods
Product Registration The DDA Agricultural Compliance Section registers certain agricultural products that are sold or distributed in Delaware; collects samples from the marketplace for lab analysis; and issues violations and withdraws from distribution non-registered products, mislabled products, and nutrient-deficient products. The section also tests poultry manures, fertilizers, feeds, and pet foods for nutrient content and […]
Read MoreCommercial Fertilizers and Soil Conditioners
Product Registration The DDA Agricultural Compliance Section registers certain agricultural products that are sold or distributed in Delaware; collects samples from the marketplace for lab analysis; and issues violations and withdraws from distribution non-registered products, mislabeled products, and nutrient-deficient products. The section also tests poultry manures, fertilizers, feeds, and pet foods for nutrient content and […]
Read MoreDeer Damage Permits
Farmers experiencing deer damage to their crops can apply for and receive a permit to harvest deer outside the regular hunting season. More Information https://dnrec.alpha.delaware.gov/fish-wildlife/hunting/deer-damage-assistance/ Department: DNREC Division: Fish and Wildlife Office: Wildlife Term Annual renewal, with term dependent upon permit type Fee None Applicable Laws http://delcode.delaware.gov/title7/c001/ Contact Sam Millman can be contacted by email […]
Read MoreGrain Mills, Employees, and Equipment
The Department of Agriculture provides grain inspection, training and grading services to grain mills throughout the state. DDA’s Seed Laboratory examines and issues licenses to operators who inspect grain in Delaware, and all grain mill employees must be licensed and grain testing equipment registered. Grain mills are certified each year. Seed Laboratory personnel thru Delaware […]
Read MoreFertilizer and Soil Conditioners Tonnage Report
Report on Total Tons The DDA Agricultural Compliance Section registers certain agricultural products that are sold or distributed in Delaware; collects samples from the marketplace for lab analysis; and issues violations and withdraws from distribution non-registered products, mislabled products, and nutrient-deficient products. The section also tests poultry manures, fertilizers, feeds, and pet foods for nutrient […]
Read MoreHarness Racing
Licenses for owners, trainers, drivers, agents, and groomers. The Delaware Department of Agriculture Harness Racing Commission regulates and oversees the sport of Harness racing in the state. The commission is also responsible for ensuring that the state and the betting public receive their fair percentages of the wagering dollar by overseeing periodic accounting audits. More […]
Read MoreHarness Racing (Horses)
Licenses for each horse that will be nominated for racing The Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund is an appointed 11 member board created to oversee a state bred breeding program. The daily activities are performed by a hired administrator. The Administrator oversees the Sires Program and the Racing Program which consists of 48 races per year […]
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