We are Delaware Ag.
Meet the faces of our food system.
Who is Delaware Ag?
For many people, the word "agriculture" conjures a pastoral picture of farmers and their land, lush and green with crops or peppered with lowing cattle. Yes, farmers are at the heart of agriculture. But there are many other people doing important work to ensure that farmers, and the communities they feed, thrive.
Have you ever wondered how farmers protect their crops from pests and disease? Who helps farmers make decisions about how to steward their land and run a profitable business? Who makes sure our food is safe to eat? Science, technology, and education are a big part of agriculture, whether it be a large poultry operation or a small-scale urban farm.
All of those resources and people working together to feed a population create something called a food system.
A food system, whether local, regional, or global, is defined by the DE/MD Food System Project as "all the varied processes and infrastructure involved in feeding a population: growing, harvesting, processing, packaging, transporting, marketing, consumption, distribution, and disposal of food and food-related items."
Because Delaware's food system is so complex, there are many individuals that must work together to ensure that farmers have the resources they need and that food is produced and distributed safely and responsibly to all Delawareans, and even people in other states.
This storymap was designed by fellows in LEADelaware Class VI to share the stories of these individuals and what they do to inspire the next generation of food system leaders in Delaware.
We Are Delaware Ag Compilation Video on YouTube
Explore Our Stories
Click the red circles on the map below to see how different professionals work to support Delaware's essential agriculture industry. Zoom in to get a closer look and be sure to follow the links to see everyone's full stories!
Additional Resources
Career Communities in Agriculture and Environment (University of Delaware) Careers in Agriculture (Agriculture Council of America) Delaware/Maryland Food System Project (University of Delaware Cooperative Extension) Food System Infographic (Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future)
About LEADelaware
LEADelaware is an agriculture and natural resources leadership program designed to help build the next generation of leaders within the food and fiber industries. Program Fellows will be better equipped to understand and address challenges related to the local, regional, and global food system, economy, and environment. To learn more about LEADelaware, click here !
This project was developed as the group project for LEADelaware Class VI: Kimberly Allen - Brett Coverdale - Anna Fagan - Elisa King - Kaitlin Klair - Brian Ladman Lindsay Lancaster - Jen Nelson - Colleen Reed - J.D. Schaffer - Madi Walter - Stacie Warner
Special Thanks to Our Ag Professionals For Participating
Cory Atkins , Channel Seed Brandon Bonk , Bonk Farms LLC Kenny Bounds , Delaware Department of Agriculture Caleb Brown , Second Chances Farm Jeff Chorman , Allen Chorman & Son, Inc. Terra Eby , Sussex Central High School Ajit Mathew George , Second Chances Farm Lisa Hoffman , FMC Stine Research Center Dan Hougentogler , University of Delaware, Department of Animal and Food Sciences Oscar Jones , Second Chances Farm Brian Ladman , University of Delaware, Department of Animal and Food Sciences Lindsay Lancaster , Healthy Foods for Healthy Kids Jannelle Minton , Second Chances Farm David Owens , University of Delaware Cooperative Extension Michelle Walfred , University of Delaware Cooperative Extension Elaine Webb , DNREC Division of Watershed Stewardship Cory Whaley , University of Delaware Cooperative Extension Matt Williams , Conscious Connections, Inc. Denny Wilson , Legacy Farms
