Delaware farmers dedicate nearly 60,000 acres to vegetable production, with 60% of the acreage devoted to processing vegetables and the remaining 40% for fresh market use. Choosing the best varieties for Delaware’s climate and the target market of the produce is an important decision that vegetable growers make each year.

Ever-changing global events create uncertainty for American farmers, particularly for small-grain farmers who depend on global markets. The UD College of Agriculture and Natural Resources helps farmers navigate a tricky roadmap in order to make informed decisions as the planting season begins. The tag team of UD experts, Nate Bruce, with experience in production economics, and Kofi Britwum, with expertise in behavioral economics, resonates powerfully with farmers.

Delaware may be the second smallest state in the nation, but its agricultural presence is certainly not to be underestimated. Chances are, no matter where you're headed, a farm is part of the scenery along the way, from fields on the way to the beach to hidden gems throughout Wilmington. Delaware 4-H believes that farmland is so much more than a drive-by. It's a world waiting to be discovered by youth! As communities become more urbanized, the distance between youth and their knowledge of where their food is grown has become larger. However, the importance of agriculture in their daily lives hasn't shrunk one bit. Every meal and every fabric trace back to agriculture. Connecting youth to that reality early helps them become more informed consumers, more engaged citizens, and more thoughtful human beings. It's not about teaching every child to become a farmer, it's about helping every child understand the world they live in.

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