Delaware farmers produced a record $1.2 billion worth of crops and livestock in 2012, according to Census of Agriculture data released Thursday, showing how First State agriculture is thriving and succeeding despite economic challenges, state leaders said.
“No one works harder in Delaware than our farmers, and these numbers are proof of their entrepreneurship, innovation and determination to succeed,” Gov. Jack Markell said. “In a tough economy, they are doing their part to help move Delaware forward.”
Delaware agricultural production for 2012, estimated at $1.283 billion, increased 19 percent from the last Census of Agriculture in 2007, when it was $1.083 billion. The value of crop production more than doubled from the 2007 Census, to $429 million, in part due to high commodity prices in recent years.
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