Secretary Ed Kee : (Don't) Take the Land for Granted

In this episode, Stuart Comstock-Gay speaks with former Delaware Secretary of Agriculture Ed Kee about the economic value of strong local agriculture, the role of immigration in farming, and the importance of balancing development with the needs of farming communities. Ed Kee is a nationally and internationally recognized expert on vegetable science who has dedicated his career to Delaware agriculture. He was appointed by Governor Jack Markell as Delaware's Secretary of Agriculture and served from 2009 to 2017. Before his tenure as secretary, Kee spent 30 years with the University of Delaware Cooperative Extension as an agricultural agent, state vegetable crops specialist, and agriculture program leader. He also served as director of agriculture for Hanover Foods Corporation. An accomplished author, Kee has written extensively on agricultural and historical topics, including the books "Saving Our Harvest: The History of the Mid-Atlantic Canning and Freezing Industry" and "Delaware Farming."