Delaware Agriculture Week

Monday, Jan. 8 – Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024

Delaware State Fairgrounds, 18500 S. DuPont Highway, Harrington, Delaware

 

WEATHER ALERTS: Scheduled events will only be affected if a State of Emergency is declared by the Governor’s office. Otherwise, please plan that all events will continue as listed.


Delaware Agriculture Week welcomes you to the Delaware State Fairgrounds for a week of in-person learning from Monday, Jan. 8, to Thursday, Jan.11, 2024.

Industry experts will lead sessions exploring the latest and most valuable innovations in agronomy, fruits and vegetables, woodland management, animal science, and more. Vendors will return this year, creating exciting opportunities to network with local and national organizations, agricultural businesses and allied partners.

Earn credits for pest management, nutrient management, and Certified Crop Advising for Delaware and Maryland!

This event is brought to you by the Delaware Department of Agriculture, University of Delaware Cooperative Extension and Delaware State University Cooperative Extension. These organizations are equal opportunity providers. If you have special needs requiring accommodations, please contact us two weeks before the event at 302-831-3328.

To accurately prepare for caterers and other refreshments,
kindly pre-register where requested.
As always, there is no cost for sessions or meals. Thank you!

Session Schedule

 

Monday, January 8, 2024

Afternoon
Poultry Session
Woodland Management Session
FVGAD – Fruit Session 

Evening
Poultry Session 
Beef Session

Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Morning
FVGAD – General Session
Hay and Pasture Session

Afternoon
FVGAD – Fresh Market and Vegetable Crops Session
LEADelaware Alumni Session

Evening
Farm Equipment Road Safety Session
DDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Workshop
Small Ruminant Session

Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Morning
FVGAD – Processing Vegetable Session

Afternoon
Irrigation and Drainage Session
DDA Farm To…Programs
Risk Management Session 

Evening
Soil Health and Cover Crops Session
Pollinator Session
Small Flock Poultry Session

Thursday, January 11, 2024

Morning
Agronomy Session – Corn and Cover Crops
Delmarva Land and Litter Collaborative

Afternoon
Agronomy Session – Soybean and Small Grains
Nitrogen Modeling 

Evening
Urban Farm & Food Coalition – Wilmington

 

This event is brought to you by the Delaware Department of Agriculture, University of Delaware Cooperative Extension and Delaware State University Cooperative Extension. These organizations are equal opportunity providers. If you have special needs requiring accommodations, please contact us two weeks before the event at 302-831-3328.

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