Delaware receives funding for fruit, veggie research

From the Cape Gazette:

Nine research and marketing projects supporting Delaware fruits and vegetables will receive $337,000 in federal funding, Delaware Secretary of Agriculture Ed Kee announced Oct. 2.

“These projects will continue helping make a difference for Delaware farmers,” Kee said. “Our project partners have an excellent set of programs lined up, from researching nutrient application to promoting Delaware wines. This funding all helps promote, enhance and grow our agricultural economy.”

In promotion and marketing projects, the Delaware Farm Bureau received a $50,000 grant and will launch a billboard campaign promoting fruits, vegetables, farmstands, farmers markets and grocers. The Delaware Wineries Association will market Delaware wines and promote local grape cultivation with a grant of $48,166. The Department of Agriculture’s Marketing Section will develop recipe cards and an online recipe hub featuring fresh produce with a $17,351 grant.

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