2025 Agronomic Field Crop Tours

Carvel Research and Extension Tours

August 14, 2025

2:30 to 6 p.m.

RSVP is required by Aug. 8.

The University of Delaware Carvel Research and Education Center in Georgetown invites the agriculture community to attend Agronomic, Fruit and Vegetable Crops and Poultry tours on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, from 2:30 to 6 p.m.

Dinner will be provided for all registrants who RSVP by Aug. 8 to Karen Adams adams@udel.edu or 302-831-3328.

Attendees may select one of three tour tracks: 

• Agronomic Crops 
  Pesticide 1.00 credit
  Nutrient Management: 1.00 credit
  CCA Credits: IPM 1, CM 0.5
• Fruit and Vegetable Crops
  Pesticide: 1.00 credit 
  Nutrient Management: 0.50 credit
  CCA Credits: IPM 1, CM 1
• Poultry
  Pesticide: 0 credit 
  Nutrient Management: 2.00 credits 
• Full Agenda

“The depth and diversity of research happening at this facility is something we’re incredibly proud of, and we’re eager to share these efforts with farmers across Delmarva,” said James Adkins, interim director of the Carvel Center. “Whether you grow corn and soybeans, raise poultry, or produce fresh market vegetables, there’s likely a project underway here that speaks directly to your interests.”

“We’re also excited to welcome several exhibitors to this year’s event, bringing back the spirit of our former Farm and Field Day gatherings,” Adkins added.

A longstanding tradition at UD’s Georgetown campus, Carvel’s August tours provide an opportunity for UD Extension researchers and Extension specialists to report their research to farmers, certified crop advisors, agriculture industry professionals, and Cooperative Extension colleagues from neighboring regions. The opportunity to examine field conditions in real time provides agriculture stakeholders with valuable information for planning and managing crops.

In the event of inclement weather, the event will be held Friday, August 15, 2025 and registrants will be notified via email. It will also be posted on UD Cooperative Extension Facebook page and this tour website.

Dinner will be provided for all registrants. A scheduled rain date is Friday, August 15, 2025. The Carvel Center is located at 16483 County Seat Highway, Georgetown, DE 19947.

Updated July 22, 2025