RECOGNIZING THE WEEK OF MARCH 15 THROUGH MARCH 21, 2026, AS “NATIONAL AGRICULTURE WEEK” IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

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Sponsor: Carson
Last action: 2026-03-17
Official status: Passed 3/17/26
Effective date: Not listed

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Recognizing National Agriculture Week in Delaware

This resolution officially names the week of March 15 through March 21, 2026, as 'National Agriculture Week' in the state of Delaware.

What This Bill Does

Declares a specific one-week period in March 2026 as National Agriculture Week for Delaware.
States that agriculture is a major part of Delaware's economy and history.
Lists facts about farm numbers, land use, and products grown in the state.
Recognizes the work of farmers, ranchers, foresters, farmworkers, and other agricultural stewards.

Who It Names or Affects

Farmers, ranchers, foresters, farmworkers, and other agricultural workers in Delaware

Terms To Know

Concurrent Resolution: A formal statement passed by both the House and Senate that expresses an official opinion but does not create new laws.
Aquaculture: The farming of aquatic plants or animals, which Delaware is encouraging in its Inland Bays.

Limits and Unknowns

This resolution does not create new rules for how farms must operate.
It does not provide any money to farmers or agricultural programs.
The text lists facts about the industry but does not change state laws regarding farming.

Bill History

2026-03-17 Delaware General Assembly
Introduced in House
2026-03-17 Delaware General Assembly
Passed In House by Voice Vote
2026-03-17 Delaware General Assembly
Passed By Senate. Votes: 17 YES 4 ABSENT

Official Summary Text

RECOGNIZING THE WEEK OF MARCH 15 THROUGH MARCH 21, 2026, AS “NATIONAL AGRICULTURE WEEK” IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.
This resolution recognizes the week of March 15 through March 21, 2026, as “National Agriculture Week” in Delaware.

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SPONSOR:

Rep. Carson & Sen. Huxtable

Reps. Shupe, Harris; Sens. Brown, Buckson, Cruce, Hansen, Hocker, Hoffner, Lawson, Lockman, Mantzavinos, Paradee, Pettyjohn, Pinkney, Poore, Richardson, Seigfried, Sokola, Sturgeon, Townsend, Walsh, Wilson

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

153rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 101

RECOGNIZING THE WEEK OF MARCH 15 THROUGH MARCH 21, 2026, AS “NATIONAL AGRICULTURE WEEK” IN THE STATE OF DELAWARE.

WHEREAS, agriculture is a major staple of Delaware’s economy and an intrinsic aspect of its cultural history; and

WHEREAS, Delaware has 2,150 family farms and 520,000 acres operated for farm use, which is approximately one third of the state’s total area; and

WHEREAS, Delaware produces a range of agricultural products, including poultry, corn, soybeans, wheat, strawberries, apples, peaches, blueberries, cabbage, and other value-added products; and

WHEREAS, Delaware is a main center of chicken farming in the mid-Atlantic region; Delmarva Peninsula chicken farmers raised 627.6 million chickens, produced 4.7 billion pounds of chicken, and generated $4.6 billion in wholesale value in 2025; and

WHEREAS, Delaware is actively encouraging the growth of aquaculture in the Inland Bays through the Delaware Sea Grant; and

WHEREAS, Delaware has at least 23 community-run farmers markets, at least 90 farm stands, and at least 14 community supported agriculture programs operating throughout the state in 2026; and

WHEREAS, Delaware’s farmers markets exceeded 4.5 million dollars in sales for the first time in 2025, highlighting Delawareans preference to eat locally grown produce; and

WHEREAS, the State has permanently preserved more than 1,250 farms and 160,000 acres through the Delaware Agricultural Lands Preservation Foundation to ensure that future generations of Delaware farmers have access to land; and

WHEREAS, America's agriculture sector safeguards our Nation's lands through sustainable management; ensures the health and safety of animals, plants, and people; provides a safe and abundant food supply; and facilitates opportunities for prosperity and economic development in rural America; and

WHEREAS, National Agriculture Week recognizes the unique and irreplaceable value that farmers, ranchers, foresters, farmworkers, and other agricultural stewards have contributed to our Nation's past and present.

NOW, THEREFORE:

BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the 153rd General Assembly of the State of Delaware, the Senate concurring therein, that the General Assembly recognizes the invaluable contributions of Delaware’s agriculture sector to the state, and hereby recognizes the week of March 15 through March 21, 2026, as, “National Agriculture Week” in the State of Delaware.

SYNOPSIS

This resolution recognizes the week of March 15 through March 21, 2026, as “National Agriculture Week” in Delaware.