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… TATION FISCAL YEAR 2027 WE WORK FOR YOU EVERY DAY WE WORK FOR YOU EVERY DAY Wm. Donald Clifton II Secretary of Agriculture AGRICULTURE FAMILY FARMS On 520,000 acres of farmland, Delaware’s 2,150 family farms produce a wide variety of ag …

… AL YEAR 2027 WE WORK FOR YOU EVERY DAY WE WORK FOR YOU EVERY DAY Wm. Donald Clifton II Secretary of Agriculture AGRICULTURE FAMILY FARMS On 520,000 acres of farmland, Delaware’s 2,150 family farms produce a wide variety of agricultural p …

… First State is home to more than 276 million broiler chickens and 10,500 head of cattle. ECONOMIC IMPACT Food and agriculture industries provide 76,243 direct jobs and more than $31 billion in total economic activity to the state, including …

… he state, including $3.8 billion in direct wages. DELAWARE’S NO. 1 INDUSTRY 2 VISION The Delaware Department of Agriculture supports farmers and consumers alike, working to sustain and grow our industry, promote fresh and seasonal products …

… fresh and seasonal products, and build consumer trust in Delaware. MISSION The staff of the Delaware Department of Agriculture strive to effectively and efficiently sustain and promote the viability of food, fiber, and agricultural industries …

… services that protect and enhance the environment, health, and welfare of the general public. DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE VISION AND MISSION 3 • 192 FTE and casual/seasonal employees in 13 sections • Position Updates: – In collaboratin …

… orating with DHR we have reclassified some positions, allowing us to hire high performers and adapt to the changes in agriculture, including the new Deputy Attorney General assigned to DDA and two positions in Nutrient Management to enforce our …

… DA and two positions in Nutrient Management to enforce our newly adopted turf regulations. DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE OPERATING BUDGET AND STAFFING Delaware Department of Agriculture Sections Administration (Office of the Secretary, …