FY26 Governor's Recommended Capital Budget - Agriculture

… d and thus do not provide any income for the farmer. Research shows that cover crops are the best tool in Delawar e – environmentally and economically – to reduce agricultural nutrient runoff and help improve water quality. Furthermore, cover crops …

… l as for the Inland Bays and Delaware River and Bay. These additional state funds could also be used as match to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 319 grant funds, U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Cost Share Regional Conservation …

… to support the department's mission, and are essential in performing agricultural and consumer protection operations, environmental protection and conservation, protecting access to healthy, locally grown food, and ensuring the value and continued v …