The Sussex County Farm Bureau proudly honored the late Richard Wilkins and his family at their annual banquet on October 6 at the Millsboro Fire Hall, presenting them with two of their most prestigious awards: Farm Family of the Year and the Distinguished Service to Agriculture Award.

Richard Wilkins was a lifelong advocate for agriculture whose leadership and service left a lasting impact on Delaware and beyond. He operated B&W Ag Enterprises, Inc., farmed in Kent and Sussex Counties, and maintained a 120-head cow-calf beef herd.

In 2025, Richard Wilkins was appointed State Executive Director of the USDA Farm Service Agency in Delaware, where he oversaw key agricultural programs statewide. He also held national leadership roles with the American Soybean Association, representing U.S. fa

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