Tag Archives: DSF

Animal Science, Delaware State Fair, Livestock

Important 4-H Livestock Dates

2016 Delaware State Fair Tagging Dates

  • May 7 – New Castle County, Cook Farm, Newark, 9-11AM
  • May 7 – Sussex County. REC Georgetown, 9-11AM (No Steers)
  • May 14 – Kent County, DSF, Harrington, 9-11AM
  • May 20 – Kent County, DSF, Harrington, 6-9PM (Jackpot and Kent County Show participants only)
  • May 24 – Kent County, DSF, Harrington, 5-8PM (FINAL TAGGING)

Pork Quality Assurance (PQA) Information

Dates have been set for the in-class training and the walk-in test for PQA. All youth exhibitors showing swine MUST be PQA certified.

New Castle County PQA dates:

  • April 19, Classroom Training, NCC Extension, 6:30-8:30PM
  • May 10, Walk-in Test, NCC Extension, 4-6PM

Please e-mail Susan Garey to register for the training or test if you plan to attend. You can also call Susan at 302.730.4000!

 

 

Delaware State Fair, Opportunities, Volunteer Opportunities

DSF Junior Board now accepting applications

DSF-color-logoApplications are being accepted through October 2, 2015 for open positions on the 12 member DSF Jr. Board. This opportunity is available to youth age 16-21 (as of 10/31/15). Members are required to contribute a minimum of 30 volunteer hours before and during the Fair. The purpose of the Jr. Board is to develop leadership and interpersonal skills as well as expose youth to the many facets of the Delaware State Fair. A brief interview to take place mid-October may be required.

An application can be obtained from the Delaware State Fair Web site www.delawarestatefair.com (click INFO, About Us, Jr. Board) or by calling the DSF office at 302-398-3629.