Ag Day

Ag Day returns on April 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Ag Day is a decades-old University of Delaware tradition, drawing thousands to the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) each April. Community members are invited to explore more than 90 attractions, demonstrations, exhibits, and educational activities designed to showcase the wide world of agriculture and natural resources. Ag Day also includes live performances, plant sales, a diverse food court, and a range of experiences for every age.

Map (Coming soon) >

Hen talks >

Schedule >

UDBG Plant Sale >

Free to attend, including parking!

Parking is available off of South College Avenue in the UD Ice Arena and Field House lots, as well as in the north and south parking lots of the STAR Health Sciences Complex. Overflow parking is also available at the DART/SEPTA lot.

Handicapped parking (tag or plate must be displayed) is available in the northernmost area of the ice arena lot.

Please use crosswalks!

Accessibility

If you need a reasonable accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact ag-day@udel.edu or 302-831-2501. All reasonable accommodation requests should be made at least two weeks prior to the event. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

2026 sponsors

Thank you to our sponsors!

Blessing Greenhouses and Compost Facility, Inc.

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University Exhibitors

AgCC
Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity
Alpha Zeta
Animal Science Club
Beekeeping Club
BlossomAbilities
Blue Hen Birding
CANR Sustainability Committee
Center for Experimental and Applied Economics
Coastal Resilience Design Studio (CRDS)
Collar Scholars at UD
Delaware 4-H
Delaware Master Gardeners
Food Science Club
Happy Noodles
Horticulture Club Plant Sale
Hydroponics Club
New Castle County 4-H Leaders Association
New Zealand Study Abroad
Plant and Soil Science GSO
Pre-Vet Club
Sigma Alpha
Sigma Alpha
The Wildlife Society
Townsend East Lawn and Garden Project Information
Tree Ring Research
UD Aeroecology Program
UD Bee Team
UD Collegiate FFA and 4-H
UD Cooperative Extension
UD Disease Ecology Lab
UD Entomology Club
UD Equestrian Team
UD Fresh to You
UD Landscape Architecture Major
UD Plant Breeding and Digital Technology Labs
UD Plant Diagnostic Clinic
UD Soil Judging Team
UD Soil Testing Program
UDairy Creamery
DIEEC
Ducks Unlimited at UDel
Guiding Eyes for the Blind at UD
PHS Philadelphia Flower Show Club at UD
Puppy Raisers of UD
Slow Food
UD Chemistry and Biochemistry
UD Climate Fellows and Climate Hub
UD Environmental Health & Safety Stormwater
University of Delaware - CHRC
WVUD

Community Exhibitors

Aetna Hose Hook and Ladder Company
Bartlett Tree Experts
Bisram Bees
Cheyla's Rescue Foundation
Citizens' Climate Lobby of Delaware
City of Newark - Planning and Development
Crossan Kettle Corn
Davey Tree Expert Company
Delaware Department of Agriculture
Delaware Farm Bureau
Delaware Mosquito Control and Tick Program
Delaware Museum of Nature and Science
Delaware Nature Society
Delaware Solid Waste Authority
Delaware Turkic American Friendship Association
DNREC's Wetland Monitoring and Assessment Program
DuPont Nature Center
Fair Hill Nature Center
First State Urgent Vet
Iron Hill Science Center with the Heartly Meadows
Mar-Del Watermelon Association
MiniLeaf Microgreens
New Castle Conservation District
Newark Natural Foods
Partnership for the Delaware Estuary
Pawsome Rest for Rescues
Pine Hill Farms
Plastic Free Delaware
Plum Creations
POWER - People for Off Shore Wind Energy Resources
Ramsey's Farm (Wilmington, DE)
Randalia Bee Hives
Red Tail Restoration
Sierra Club Delaware
Sit Means Sit Dog Training Elkton
Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research
Twisted Trees by Jane
USDA/NRCS
Water is Life Kenya

Map Coming soon!

Schedule

Events

Time	Event	Location
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.	Food Science Capstone Presentation	Townsend Hall Commons (Inside)
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.	Wool Spinning Demonstration	Animal Science (Tent 2)
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.	UDairy Creamery Production Facility Open Tours	124 Worrilow Hall
10:30 a.m.	Puppy Raisers (PRoUD) Demonstration	Dog Stage
10:30 a.m.	Cockroach Races	Field Ecology Lab
11:00 a.m.	Jungle John	Greenhouse Stage
11:00 a.m.	Sheep Shearing Demonstration	Animal Science Stage
11:00 a.m.	Native Plant Scavenger Hunt	Roger Martin Lane
11:25 a.m.	Collar Scholars Demonstration	Dog Stage
12:00 p.m.	Dairy Demonstration	Animal Science Stage
12:30 p.m.	Cockroach Races	Field Ecology Lab
12:30 p.m.	Ice Cream Eating Contest	Food Court & Music Area
1:00 p.m.	Jungle John	Greenhouse Stage
1:00 p.m.	Sheep Shearing Demonstration	Animal Science Stage
1:30 p.m.	Guiding Eyes for the Blind Demonstration	Dog Stage
2:00 p.m.	UD Entomology Club Bug Zoo	Greenhouse Stage
2:30 p.m.	Cockroach Races	Field Ecology Lab

Tours

Time	Tour	Location
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.	Farm Tours (continuous)	Meet on Farm Lane near 501 S. College Ave.
11:45 a.m.	Fresh to You Tour	Meet at the corner of Mopar Drive & Farm Lane
12:30 p.m.	From Trees to Seeds: Forest Research Walk	Meet at Roger Martin Lane
1:45 p.m.	Fresh to You Tour	Meet at the corner of Mopar Drive & Farm Lane

Hen Talks

132 Townsend Hall (next to the Commons)

Time	Session
11 a.m.	Dr. Kali Kniel: Separating Facts from Fear: From Raw Milk to Ultra-Processed Foods
12 p.m.	Dr. Michael Crossley: Eating Bugs to Protect the Planet (and because they're delicious!)
1 p.m.	Dr. Yin Bao: Lights, Camera, Harvest: How AI is Engineering the Perfect Crop
2 p.m.	Dr. Vincenzo Ellis: When Lyme Disease Prefers Chipmunks: The Hidden Ecology of Infection

An illustration of Viburnum tinus, a flowering plant with blue berries and white blooms.

UD Botanic Gardens 34th Annual Benefit Plant Sale

Highlighting Viburnum and Penstemon as our featured plant genera. Explore more than 500 unique plant varieties, including trees, shrubs, perennials, houseplants, herbs, and veggies. Every purchase directly supports the continued growth and care of our gardens.

Thank you for helping us thrive!

Learn more about UD Botanic Gardens >

Our community's favorite UD event

Ag Day is an opportunity for the community to learn about agriculture, conservation and incredible research that’s happening here at UD and impacts their lives.
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