Animal Science Updates: April 2022

2022 YQCA Certification Requirement for DSF Market Animal Exhibitors- All Delaware State Fair junior exhibitors showing a market animal (steer, market lamb, market goat or market hog) are required to have a current quality assurance certification in order to exhibit in a market class at the Delaware State Fair. The Youth PQA program no longer […]

Animal Science Updates: May 2020

Summer 4-H Activities Inclusive of Animal Science Events Cancelled or Postponed There will be no in-person summer programing offered by the university through the end of July. This announcement encompasses all in-person, Delaware 4-H related activities both on and off campus. This is inclusive of YQCA trainings, livestock shows and judging contests, Harness Racing Camp and Cow […]

Animal Science Updates: April 2020

DPI Offers College Scholarships DPI is accepting applications for its 2020 College Scholarship Program.  Applications are being accepted for undergraduate and graduate scholarships that are available in the amount of $1,500 or more. Undergraduate applicants must be a Delmarva resident and a student in good standing at any accredited, degree-granting institution in the United States […]

Animal Science Updates: June 2019

Final Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) Classroom Training June 12th The final opportunity for YQCA classroom training to obtain a certification to show a market animal during the 2019 Delaware State Fair is June 12th from 6:30-8:30 pm at the Kent County Extension Office.  To register or for more information, please contact […]

Animal Science Updates: May 2019

NEW Quality Assurance Certification Requirement for All Delaware State Fair Market Animal Exhibitors! Beginning with the 2019 Delaware State Fair, all junior exhibitors showing a market animal (steer, market lamb, market goat or market hog) will be required to have a current quality assurance certification in order to exhibit in a market class at the […]

Animal Science Updates: March 2019

2019 Spring 4-H/FFA Dairy Show The Spring 4-H and FFA Dairy Show will be held on April 6, 2019 at the Delaware State Fairgrounds.  Entries are due to 4-H volunteer Charmayne Busker by March 15, 2019.  The show is open to all Delmarva Residents who are owners or lessors of Holstein, Jersey, Ayrshire, Guernsey and […]