Ag Day

A collage of Ag Day images including ice cream, pony rides, educational activities, UD mascots and more!

Thank you for attending Ag Day 2025!

 

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 enjoy more than 50 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.

Please note: With severe weather in the forecast on Saturday, UD officials will continue to monitor and determine the event’s status. Except for severe weather, please note that Ag Day is a rain or shine event and will proceed as planned. We encourage you to dress accordingly.

Ag Day is 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 northern most area of the ice arena lot.

Please use crosswalks!

 

Demo and Event Schedule

 

Time Event Location
10:30–10:50 a.m. Puppy Raisers of UD Animal Science Stage #26
10:30 a.m. Cockroach Races Map Location #9
11:00–11:20 a.m. Sheep Shearing Demo Animal Science Stage #26
11:25–11:40 a.m. Collar Scholars Demo “Helping Paws” Dog Stage #19
12:00–12:20 p.m. Dairy Calves Demo Animal Science Stage #26
12:00 p.m. Alpha Gamma Rho vs. Sigma Alpha Ice Cream Eating Competition Entertainment Stage #5
12:30 p.m. Faculty vs. Students Ice Cream Eating Competition Entertainment Stage #5
12:30 p.m. Cockroach Races Map Location #9
1:00–1:20 p.m. Sheep Shearing Demo Animal Science Stage #26
1:05–1:25 p.m. UD Entomology Club’s Bug Showcase “Helping Paws” Dog Stage #19
1:30–1:50 p.m. Guiding Eyes Demo “Helping Paws” Dog Stage #19
1:55–2:15 p.m. Raffle (Hosted by Alpha Zeta) Entertainment Stage #5
2:20–2:40 p.m. Raffle (Hosted by Sigma Alpha) Entertainment Stage #5
2:30 p.m. Cockroach Races Map Location #9

Get ready for University of Delaware Ag Day 2025!: youtube.com/watch?v=fHxB3tH4odE




Ag Day IN PHOTOS


Guests shopping the UD Botanic Gardens Annual Benefit Plant Sale

UD Botanic Gardens 33rd Annual Benefit Plant Sale

 

The UD Botanic Gardens' 2025 Spring Plant Sale is bursting with color and variety! Stop by to shop the selection and connect with fellow plant enthusiasts.

Friday, April 25 (3 to 6 p.m.),
& Saturday, April 26 (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
211 Roger Martin Lane, Newark, Delaware

This sale features Deciduous Azaleas and Salvias (Sages) along with more than 500 unique plant varieties to explore. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just getting started, you'll find something to inspire your next planting project!

Every purchase directly supports the continued growth and care of our gardens—thank you for helping us thrive.

 


2025 sponsors

 

Blessing Greenhouses and Compost Facility, Inc. 

The Perdue logo.
SavATree logo
Ramsey's Farm logo

2025 vendors and Exhibitors

 

Agriculture College Council (AgCC)

Alpha Gamma Rho

Alpha Zeta

Animal Science Club

Applied Economics Student Association

Bartlett Tree Experts

Beekeeping Club

Blessing Greenhouses & Compost Facility, Inc.

Blossabilities / Happy Healthy Eaters

Blue Hen Birding

CANR Sustainability Committee

Center for Experimental and Applied Economics

Center for Human Research Coordination

Cheyla's Rescue Foundation

Citizens' Climate Lobby of Delaware

Coastal Resilience Design Studio

Collar Scholars at UD

Collegiate 4-H

Collegiate FFA

Crossan Kettle Corn

Delaware American Turkish Friendship Association

Delaware Farm Bureau

Delaware Indoor Agriculture Lab

Delaware Invasive Species Council

Delaware Master Gardeners

Delaware Master Naturalist Program 

Delaware Museum of Nature and Science

Delaware Solid Waste Authority

Delaware Veterinary Dental Practice

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

DNREC—Division of Waste and Hazardous Substances

DNREC—Wetland Monitoring and Assessment Program

ENWE Aeroecology Program

Extension Health and Well-Being

Fair Hill Nature Center

Farm Insurance - KB Agency

First State Urgent Vet

Flower Show Club

Food Marketing Club/NAMA

Food Science Club

Guiding Eyes for the Blind at UD

Hydroponics Club

Iron Hill Museum & Science Center / Hartly Meadows

Jasmine Sablan—Equestrian Properties Specialist

LOAD Robotics

Mar-Del Watermelon Association

MiniLeaf

New Castle County 4-H

New Castle County 4-H Leaders Association

New Castle County 4-H Prevention Education

Newark Natural Foods

Partnership for the Delaware Estuary

Perdue Farms

Pine Hill Farms

Plastic Free Delaware

Plum Creations

POWER, People for Offshore Wind Energy Resources

Pre-Veterinary Club

Puppy Raisers of UD (PRoUD)

Ramsey's Farm

Randalia Bee Hives

Red Tail Restoration and Land Management

SavATree Tree Care

Sierra Club Delaware Chapter

Sigma Alpha—Professional Agricultural Sorority

Sit Means Sit Dog Training

Sodexo: A Global Leader in Sustainable Food

Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research

UD Climate Fellows and Climate Change Hub

UD Entomology Club

UD Environmental Health & Safety Stormwater

UD Fresh to You

UD Horticulture Club

UD Landscape Architecture

UD Plant Diagnostic Clinic

UD Poultry Extension

UD Soil Testing Program

UD Sportsman's Lunch

UD Wildlife Society

UDairy Creamery

Water is Life Kenya

WILK-TEC

WVUD

Entertainment Stage

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Demonstrations

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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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Questions about Ag Day?

Email: ag-day@udel.edu