Gov. Meyer Honors 250 Farming Families' Legacies

Honoring 250 years - and more - of family farms in Delaware

As the Delaware State Fair winds down, tribute was paid to its roots in agriculture.

Gov. Meyer honors 250 farming families' legacies

Harrington, Del. – The Delaware State Fair has a long history of food, fun and celebrating all things agriculture. But for Governor’s Day this year, Governor Matt Meyer also took a moment to reflect on the histories of farming families who have been farming for even longer than than Delaware’s statehood. Meyer said being able to honor farming families was more important than ever a farmers face increasingly difficult challenges. “It’s humbling t…

Governor Matt Meyer, Agriculture Secretary Don Clifton honor America 250 Farms at Delaware State Fair - Hoy en Delaware

Source: DDA HARRINGTON, Del. (July 30, 2026) –A celebration with its roots decades before the nation’s founding took place Thursday as Delaware Governor Matt Meyer and Agriculture Secretary Don Clifton honored three families as America 250 Farms during Governor’s Day activities at the Delaware State Fair. The America 250 Farms award recognizes First State families who have owned and farmed their land for at least 250 years, in honor of America’s…

Governor Matt Meyer, Agriculture Secretary Don Clifton honor America 250 Farms at Delaware State Fair - State of Delaware News

A celebration with its roots decades before the nation’s founding took place Thursday as Delaware Governor Matt Meyer and Agriculture Secretary Don Clifton honored three families as America 250 Farms during Governor’s Day activities at the Delaware State Fair. The America 250 Farms award recognizes First State families who have owned and farmed their land […]