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DE SCR46

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/9/2016

Primary Sponsor

Brian Pettyjohn

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Origin

Senate

148th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Designates March 13-19, 2016 as Delaware Ag Week to recognize and celebrate Delaware's agricultural industry
  • Highlights agriculture as Delaware's number one industry, contributing more than $1.3 billion annually to the state's economy
  • Notes agriculture provides 30,000 Delaware jobs across farming, food processing, shipping, and retail sectors
  • Recognizes 116,000 acres (22% of Delaware farmland) have been permanently preserved and 2,400 farms operate in the state with agriculture covering 40% of state land
  • Urges all Delawareans to celebrate the agricultural industry and honor farmers, agricultural community members, and agricultural educators

Legislative Description

Commemorating The Week Of March 13 Through March 19 Of 2016 As Delaware Ag Week

Last Action

Passed in House by Voice Vote

3/17/2016

Full Bill Text

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