Eligible Delaware, Maryland growers should apply by Dec. 1
GEORGETOWN, Del. — Delmarva Poultry Industry Inc. Executive Director Holly Porter hailed twin chicken grower COVID-19 assistance programs announced on Oct. 19 by Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan and Delaware Gov. John Carney as an important, necessary step to help farmers raising broiler chickens recover from economic stresses brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Maryland Farmer COVID-19 Relief Program and the Delaware Contract Poultry Grower Grant Assistance Program are now accepting applications from eligible farmers.
“This announcement recognizes how crucial the chicken community is to Delmarva’s. . .