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DE SCR26
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/18/2025
Primary Sponsor
Russ Huxtable
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AI Summary
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Designates March 16-22, 2025, as "National Agriculture Week" in Delaware
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Delaware has 520,000 acres of farmland (approximately one-third of the state's total area) according to 2024 USDA data
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Delmarva peninsula chicken farmers raised 601.1 million chickens, produced 4.4 billion pounds of chicken, and generated $4.4 billion in wholesale value in 2023
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Delaware's farmers markets exceeded $4 million in sales for the first time in 2023, with at least 23 farmers markets, 91 farm stands, and 18 community supported agriculture programs operating statewide
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Over 150,000 acres of farmland have been permanently preserved through the Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Foundation
Legislative Description
Recognizing The Week Of March 16 Through March 22, 2025, As National Agriculture Week In The State Of Delaware.
Last Action
Passed In House by Voice Vote
3/18/2025