Tagged: Delaware

DOVER, Del. (AP) — State education officials are encouraging prospective college students and their families to attend free advice sessions on applying for college financial aid.

The Delaware Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators is sponsoring a series of "Financial Aid Nights" starting Thursday.

The sessions will include information about applying for need-based and merit-based aid.

Officials also will discuss federal, state and institutional programs — including grants, scholarships, work-study and loans.

DOVER, Del. (AP) — Delaware Gov. Jack Markell is leading a group from the National Governors Association to meet with President Obama to discuss fiscal issues.

Markell, who is serving as chairman of the NGA, will be joined by members of its executive committee at Tuesday's White House meeting.

The governors will discuss the potential impact on their states under the "fiscal cliff" scenario, as well as potential solutions.

DOVER, Del. (AP) — Delaware agriculture officials say the state's farmers' markets posted record sales this past season.

Vendors at Delaware's 29 farmers' markets sold almost $2 million in fresh produce and other goods in the 2012 season.

Produce accounted for 57 percent of the total sales, or $1.1 million. Other sales included value-added products, such as meats, cheeses, jellies, breads, salsa, eggs or honey.

Officials say the record sales reflect the growing popularity of the local markets.