Delaware Soybean Board Promotion and Communication Projects

Delaware Soybean Board Promotion and Communication Projects

Funder: Delaware Soybean Board

Program Type: Promotion, marketing, and communication funding for soybean industry

Geographic Scope: Delaware and regional

Funding Source: Soybean checkoff program - farmers contribute one-half of one percent of the net market value of soybeans at first point of sale

Strategic Priority Areas:

Animal Agriculture

Consumer Education

Emerging Markets

Production

Regulation

Technology

Focus Areas (Examples from funded projects):

Road safety education

Grain bin safety initiatives

Export market development for U.S. soy

Biodiesel blending and technical approvals

Regional research collaboration

Agricultural industry outreach and education

Soybean leadership development

Specialty agriculture partnerships

Eligible Applicants:

Organizations aligned with soybean industry priorities including:

- National Biodiesel Board
- American Soybean Association (ASA/WISHH Program)
- Maryland Soybean Board
- Delmarva Chicken Association
- University of Delaware
- Atlantic Soybean Council
- Clean Fuels Alliance America
- Other industry and education partners

Background:

Projects conducted during fiscal year (October 1 - September 30)

Board consists of nine farmer-directors and the Secretary of Agriculture

Delaware farmers plant approximately 150,000-165,000 acres annually, producing over 7 million bushels and generating approximately $60 million in value to the state

Contact Information:

Danielle Bauer Farace, Executive Director

Delaware Soybean Board

Phone: 443-812-4526

Email: Danielle@desoybeans.org

Website: www.desoybeans.org