Harvesting Hope

Issue 10.29

July 26, 2024

THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIP

COLLABORATION IS VITAL TO ADVANCING CROP PROTECTION

For centuries, agricultural lands expanded to meet food demands. But there is a finite amount of land on earth. ... To meet the nutritional needs of nearly 9 billion people in the next decade, crop yields must increase. However, bringing more land into agricultural production will only contribute to climate change and put vital ecosystems at risk. Modernization in agriculture is critical to successfully address this challenge and ensure existing farmlands are healthy, productive, and sustainable for future generations of farmers. Read more >

FAST FACT: On average, the discovery, development, registration, and commercialization of a new agrochemical product takes over 12 years.

SEEDING CHANGE

Corteva invests nearly $4 million

every day of the year in innovation. Their scientists are not only

looking at the challenges of today,

but consistently looking ahead—

more than 10 years ahead—to anticipate what farmers and growers

will need to increase the number of crops they can grow all while addressing a changing climate, new pest and disease pressures, a growing population, and consumer demand for more sustainability. Read more >

HARVESTING HOPE

Delaware is a small state packed with diversity. In about two hours, you can travel from the bustling city streets of Wilmington down to the iconic Sussex County beaches. This proximity allows Delawareans in urban areas to quickly visit local farms or farmers’ markets to learn where their food comes from. However, with the average age of farmers rising, profits falling, and land prices skyrocketing, the diversity that makes Delaware so unique is being threatened. Read more >

SOWING SEEDS OF ADVENTURE

THE RISE OF AGRITOURISM IN SUSSEX COUNTY

Agriculture and tourism are Sussex County’s two leading economic powerhouses. It makes sense that in combination they present massive opportunities for farmers to share their experience and lifestyle with visitors—and for visitors to learn, enjoy, and experience farm adventures. Agricultural tourism, or agritourism, is becoming progressively more popular. As people clamor to know more about where their food comes from and how it’s produced, they become increasingly aware of active, healthy lifestyles and interested in the benefits of sustainable tourism. Read more >

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

“Artificial intelligence (AI) is a branch of computer science that uses algorithms, data, and computational power to enable computers to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence.” In a world of declining birthrates and fewer people to complete basic but essential tasks, policymakers need to tread carefully around this burgeoning field of science. Businesses also need to plan carefully around AI and be open to validation that ensures they are not using these tools for discrimination or bias. Read more >

PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

The Delaware Young Professionals Network hosted a workshop on

public speaking with Leadership Delaware and Intern Delaware

FAST FACT: On average, the discovery, development, registration, and commercialization of a new agrochemical product takes over 12 years.

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

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