Delaware Agriculture Week
Contact Us
Delaware Cooperative Extension
Ag Week
16483 County Seat Highway
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 831-3328
Email: adams@udel.edu
Weather Alerts
Scheduled events will only be affected if a State of Emergency is declared by the Governor’s office. Otherwise, please plan that all events will continue as listed.
Affiliated Organizations
For all poultry-related sessions
Protect your flock by keeping poultry house footwear and clothing in their designated production area. Do not wear these in public places. Change into clean clothing and separate footwear before coming to the program.
Delaware Agriculture Week
Monday, Jan. 11 – Thursday, Jan. 14, 2027
Delaware State Fairgrounds
18500 S. DuPont Highway
Harrington, Delaware
Industry experts will lead sessions exploring the latest and most valuable innovations in agronomy, fruits and vegetables, woodland management, animal science, and more. Vendors will return this year, creating exciting opportunities to network with local and national organizations, agricultural businesses and allied partners.
Earn credits for Delaware and Maryland pesticide applicators and nutrient management, and Certified Crop Advising!
General registration is not required for Delaware Ag Week; however, select individual sessions may require separate registration as noted in their agenda details. As always, there is no cost for sessions or meals. Thank you!
This event is brought to you by the University of Delaware Cooperative Extension, Delaware Department of Agriculture and Delaware State University Cooperative Extension. These organizations are equal opportunity providers. If special needs require accommodations, please contact us at least two weeks prior to the event at (302) 831-3328.
2027 Session Schedule
*The schedule below is tentative and subject to change.
Afternoon
Monday, January 11, 2027
Exhibit Hall
Session Chair: Georgie Cartanza, Sydney Riggi
Moderator: Georgie Cartanza, Extension Poultry Agent, University of Delaware
12:00 p.m. - VISIT WITH EXHIBITORS
The Nutrient Management Program Team will have a booth set up in the Dover Building. If you have questions or would like to have them look over your record-keeping materials and Annual Report, please bring them with you, and they will be glad to review them with you.
1:00 p.m.—1:10 p.m. - Welcome to the Delaware Ag Week Poultry Day, HPAI Update
Georgie Cartanza, Extension Poultry Agent, University of Delaware
1:10 p.m.—2:10 p.m. - Hot Weather Broiler House Environmental Control Update
Mike Czarick, University of Georgia
2:15 p.m.—3:00 p.m. - Litter Decaking, Windrowing and Tilling: A Comparison
Dr. Josh Payne, Poultry Guard
3:00 p.m. - BREAK/VISIT WITH EXHIBITORS
3:30 p.m.—3:45 p.m. - Energize Delaware Farm Program
3:50 p.m.—4:20 p.m. - From Thermostats to Touchscreens – and Beyond
Choretronics & Rotem
4:20 p.m.—4:50 p.m. - Understanding Avian Metapneumovirus, Panel Discussion
Dr. Michael Quist, Mountaire Farms
Dr. Ashley Hallowell, Perdue Farms
4:55 p.m.—5:10 p.m. - Legislative Update
Holly Porter, Delmarva Chicken Association
5:10 p.m. - DINNER/VISIT WITH EXHIBITORS
Protect your flock by keeping poultry house footwear and clothing in their designated production area. Do not wear these in public places. Change into clean clothing and separate footwear before coming to the program.
Session Summary: To Be Determined
DE Pesticide Certification Credits:
MD Pesticide Certification Credits:
DE Nutrient Management Credits:
MD Nutrient Management Credits:
Certified Crop Advisor Credits:
Monday, January 11, 2027
Exhibit Hall Board Room
Session Chair: Emmalea Ernest
Moderator: Lyndsie Mikkelsen, Extension Fruit and Vegetable Agent, University of Delaware
1:00 p.m.—1:30 p.m. - Fruit Pest Update
Dr. David Owens, Extension Entomologist, University of Delaware
1:30 p.m.—2:00 p.m. - Neopestalotiopsis Update: Cultivar Susceptibility, Fungicide Efficacy and Management
Dr. Mengjun Hu, Associate Professor, University of Maryland
2:00 p.m.—2:30 p.m. - Tree Fruit Disease Management
Dr. Kari Peters, Tree Fruit Pathologist, Penn State University
2:30 p.m.—3:00 p.m. - Strawberry Cultivars for the Mid-Atlantic Region
Dr. Jayesh Samtani, Small Fruit Extension Specialist, Virginia Tech
3:00 p.m.—3:15 p.m. - 2026 Mid-Atlantic Berry Guide Budgets
Nathaniel Bruce, Extension Farm Business Management Specialist, University of Delaware
3:15 p.m.—3:35 p.m. - How AI Tools are Transforming Farms: Some Innovative Applications You Should Know About
Dr. Gulnihal Ozbay, Professor and Extension Specialist in Natural Resources, Delaware State University
3:35 p.m.—3:55 p.m. - Frost Protection Strategies for Strawberries and Blueberries
Dr. Emmalea Ernest, Extension Fruit and Vegetable Specialist, University of Delaware
3:55 p.m. - ADJOURN/VISIT WITH EXHIBITORS
Session Summary: To Be Determined
DE Pesticide Certification Credits:
MD Pesticide Certification Credits:
DE Nutrient Management Credits:
MD Nutrient Management Credits:
Certified Crop Advisor Credits:
Evening
Monday, January 11, 2027
Exhibit Hall
Session Chair: Georgie Cartanza, Sydney Riggi
Moderator: Georgie Cartanza, Extension Poultry Agent, University of Delaware
6:15 p.m.—7:00 p.m. - Cold Weather Broiler House Environmental Control Update
Mike Czarick, University of Georgia
7:05 p.m.—7:40 p.m.- Poultry Mortality Composting
Dr. Josh Payne, Poultry Guard
7:40 p.m.—8:10 p.m. - Delmarva Health Update
Dr. Nanette Olmeda-Geniec, Lasher Lab, University of Delaware
8:15 p.m. - CLOSING REMARKS/ADJOURN
Protect your flock by keeping poultry house footwear and clothing in their designated production area. Do not wear these in public places. Change into clean clothing and separate footwear before coming to the program.
Session Summary: To Be Determined
DE Pesticide Certification Credits:
MD Pesticide Certification Credits:
DE Nutrient Management Credits:
MD Nutrient Management Credits:
Certified Crop Advisor Credits:
Check back soon
Morning
Tuesday, January 12, 2027
Exhibit Hall Board Room
Session Chair: Emmalea Ernest
Moderator: Dr. Emmalea Ernest, Extension Fruit and Vegetable Specialist, University of Delaware
9:00 a.m.—9:05 a.m. - Welcome
Shane Marvel, FVGAD President
9:05 a.m.—9:20 a.m. - Update on Produce Food Safety Regulations
Justin Grimminger, Produce Safety Program, Delaware Department of Agriculture
9:20 a.m.—9:50 a.m. - Produce Safety Update
Dr. Kali Kniel, Professor of Microbial Food Safety, University of Delaware
9:50 a.m.—10:20 a.m. - More to the Story: Understanding Anthracnose to Improve Management Approaches
Dr. Alyssa Betts, Extension Plant Pathologist, University of Delaware
10:20 a.m.—10:50 a.m. - Disease Management Updates: Alternaria in Cole Crops and Pod Spotting in Snap Beans
Dr. Doug Higgins, Extension Plant Pathologist, Virginia Tech
10:50 a.m.—11:20 a.m. - Specialty Crop Diversification for the Delmarva Peninsula: Asian Ethnic Vegetables (Fenugreek and Bitter Gourd) and Cut-Flower Dahlias
Dr. Naveen Kumar Dixit, Associate Professor of Horticulture and Extension Specialist, University of Maryland Eastern Shore
11:20 a.m.—11:35 a.m. - Alternative Crops: Peanuts, Specialty Potatoes, African Eggplant
Dr. Rose Ogutu, Horticulture Specialist, Delaware State University
11:35 a.m.—11:50 a.m. - Alternative Crops: Faba Beans, Shelly Beans, Amaranth and Saffron
Dr. Emmalea Ernest, Extension Fruit and Vegetable Specialist, University of Delaware
11:50 a.m. LUNCH/VISIT WITH EXHIBITORS
Session Summary: To Be Determined
DE Pesticide Certification Credits:
MD Pesticide Certification Credits:
DE Nutrient Management Credits:
MD Nutrient Management Credits:
Certified Crop Advisor Credits:
Tuesday, January 12, 2027
Hay and Pasture
Exhibit Hall
Moderator and Session Chair: Dr. Jarrod Miller, Extension Agronomist, University of Delaware
9:00 a.m.—9:15 a.m. - Hay Enterprise Budgets
Nathaniel Bruce, Extension Farm Business Management Specialist, University of Delaware
9:15 a.m.—10:05 a.m. - Weed Management in Pasture and Hay Fields
Dwight Lingenfelter, Extension Weed Scientist, Penn State University
10:05 a.m.—10:35 a.m. - Effect of Improved Pasture Management on Dairy Heifer Performance
Jeff Semler, Extension Agriculture Agent, Washington County, University of Maryland
10:35 a.m.—11:05 a.m. - Effect of Fertilization Strategy on Triticale Forage Quality and Dairy Cow Performance
Jeff Semler, Extension Agriculture Agent, Washington County, University of Maryland
11:05 a.m.—11:35 a.m. - Pasture, Rangeland, and Forage Insurance
Nathaniel Bruce, Extension Farm Business Management Specialist, University of Delaware
11:35 a.m.—11:55 a.m. - Recognizing Common Toxic Plants to Livestock
Dr. Cory Whaley, Sussex County Extension Ag Agent, University of Delaware
11:55 a.m. - ADJOURN/LUNCH IN DOVER BUILDING
Session Summary: To Be Determined
DE Pesticide Certification Credits:
MD Pesticide Certification Credits:
DE Nutrient Management Credits:
MD Nutrient Management Credits:
Certified Crop Advisor Credits:
Afternoon
Tuesday, January 12, 2027
Exhibit Hall
Session Chair: Emmalea Ernest
Moderator: Dr. Emmalea Ernest, Extension Fruit and Vegetable Specialist, University of Delaware
1:30 p.m.—2:00 p.m. - Management Update for Fresh Market Vegetable Pests
Dr. David Owens, Extension Entomologist, University of Delaware
2:00 p.m.—2:30 p.m. - Emerging Disease Threats from Asparagus Phomopsis and Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus
Dr. Andy Wyenandt, Extension Specialist in Plant Pathology, Rutgers
2:30 p.m.—2:45 p.m. - Delaware Farm and Food Council’s “Farm to”… Initiatives
Scott Schuster, Delaware Department of Education
Nikko Brady, Deputy Chief of Staff for Climate, Food Systems, and Planning
2:45 p.m.—2:55 p.m. Biofumigation Cover Crop Management
Dr. Emmalea Ernest, Extension Fruit and Vegetable Specialist, University of Delaware
2:55 p.m.—3:05 p.m. - Better Roots, Better Bloom? Evaluating Flower Dynamics for Watermelon Production
Lyndsie Mikkelsen, Fruit and Vegetable Extension Agent, University of Delaware
3:05 p.m.—3:25 p.m. - Precision Herbicide Application
Dr. Mark VanGessel, Extension Weed Science Specialist, University of Delaware
3:25 p.m.—3:45 p.m. - Row Middle Weed Management
Dr. Kurt Vollmer, Extension Weed Management Specialist, University of Maryland
3:45 p.m.—4:05 p.m. - Biodegradable Plastic Mulch Trial: Year 2 Results
Dr. Veronica Yurchak, Extension Specialist, Vegetable Production, University of Maryland
4:05 p.m.—4:20 p.m. - Variety Trials for Cantaloupe, Spring Broccoli, Bell Peppers and Bicolor Sweet Corn
Dr. Emmalea Ernest, Extension Fruit and Vegetable Specialist, University of Delaware
4:20 p.m. ADJOURN
Session Summary: To Be Determined
DE Pesticide Certification Credits:
MD Pesticide Certification Credits:
DE Nutrient Management Credits:
MD Nutrient Management Credits:
Certified Crop Advisor Credits:
January 12th, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. & January 13th, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Registered participants will receive a gift card!
You’re invited to join us during Delaware Agriculture Week for a discussion with the Community Agricultural Resilience through Extension (CARE) Project
Weather is one of the biggest challenges farmers face. We can't control the weather, but we can control our response.
Come share your experience to inform how Extension can better partner with and support the farming community. Through interactive activities and group discussions, we’ll explore:
- Weather-related farming challenges, like drought, flooding, saltwater intrusion, and extreme heat
- The strengths and values that help your community respond
- Barriers and needs for better responding to these challenges
- Your visions for a thriving future in your community
Your voice matters. The ideas shared will guide Extension in shaping programs and resources that strengthen agricultural communities across the region.
Who should join? Interested community members, farmers, agricultural educators, technical service providers, agency professionals, and community organizations.
REGISTER: https://forms.gle/yKb3tptq2uU3fMVS6
For more information or to request an accommodation, please contact Jerri Husch at husch@udel.edu. All reasonable accommodation requests should be made at least five days prior to the event.
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Annies Project Reception
January 12, 2027
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
DDA Building
Sponsored by Farm Credit
University of Delaware is offering Annies Project in winter 2027. This reception is a networking event for registrants in this class to meet with alumni of past classes, program coordinators, and future fellow classmates. We will also hear from a local Annies Project alumni about their experience attending the program and how it has impacted their career.
Reception Keynote Speaker: Nichole Krambeck – Insight Ag Scouting LLC
Nichole is a graduate of the 2025 Annies Project cohort offered by the University of Delaware. Nichole operates and owns Insight Ag Scouting LLC, a company she started in 2021 after seeing a need for scouting services in the farming community. Nichole has expanded her business offerings to the producers she works with by reviewing key data and transforming information into in-field recommendations. Insight Ag Scouting LLC was named the 2026 Delaware Rural Small Business of the Year. Nichole is also a graduate of the LEADelaware Class VII.
Hors d'oeuvres will be served, and the event is free of charge, but you must register.
Registration: http://www.udel.edu/0015100
Morning
Wednesday, January 13, 2027
Exhibit Hall
Session Chair: Emmalae Ernest
Moderator: Drew Harris, Kent County Extension Ag Agent, University of Delaware
9:00 a.m.—9:05 a.m. - Welcome
Shane Marvel, President, FVGAD
9:05 a.m.—9:35 a.m. - Management Update for Processing Vegetable Pests
Dr. David Owens, Extension Entomologist, University of Delaware
9:35 a.m.—9:55 a.m. - Crop Swapping vs. Root-Knotting: Rethinking Crop Rotation for Root-Knot Nematodes
Lauren Irwin, Graduate Student, University of Delaware
9:55 a.m.—10:15 a.m. - Irrigation Scheduling for Processing Vegetables
Dr. Wub Yilma, Extension Agriculture Engineer/Irrigation Specialist, University of Delaware
10:15 a.m.—10:25 a.m. - FVGAD Aware Presentations
FVGAD Board Members
10:25 a.m.—10:55 a.m. - Crop Safety of Common Vegetable Herbicides
Dr. Mark VanGessel, Extension Weed Science Specialist, University of Delaware
10:55 a.m.—11:10 a.m. - Heat Stress Injury in Legume Vegetables
Ekaterina Hampton, Graduate Student, University of Delaware
11:10 a.m.—11:40 a.m. - Pea, Lima and Snap Bean Trials, No-Till and Plant Architecture Effects on Lima Quality
Dr. Emmalea Ernest, Extension Fruit and Vegetable Specialist, University of Delaware
11:40 a.m. LUNCH/VISIT WITH EXHIBITORS
Session Summary: To Be Determined
DE Pesticide Certification Credits:
MD Pesticide Certification Credits:
DE Nutrient Management Credits:
MD Nutrient Management Credits:
Certified Crop Advisor Credits:
Check back soon
January 12th, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. & January 13th, 10 a.m.- 12 p.m
Registered participants will receive a gift card!
You’re invited to join us during Delaware Agriculture Week for a discussion with the Community Agricultural Resilience through Extension (CARE) Project
Weather is one of the biggest challenges farmers face. We can't control the weather, but we can control our response.
Come share your experience to inform how Extension can better partner with and support the farming community. Through interactive activities and group discussions, we’ll explore:
- Weather-related farming challenges, like drought, flooding, saltwater intrusion, and extreme heat
- The strengths and values that help your community respond
- Barriers and needs for better responding to these challenges
- Your visions for a thriving future in your community
Your voice matters. The ideas shared will guide Extension in shaping programs and resources that strengthen agricultural communities across the region.
Who should join? Interested community members, farmers, agricultural educators, technical service providers, agency professionals, and community organizations.
REGISTER: https://forms.gle/yKb3tptq2uU3fMVS6
For more information or to request an accommodation, please contact Jerri Husch at husch@udel.edu. All reasonable accommodation requests should be made at least five days prior to the event.
Afternoon
Wednesday, January 13, 2027
Carbon and Cover Crops Session
Exhibit Hall
Moderator and Session Chair: Dr. Jarrod Miller, Extension Agronomist, University of Delaware
1:00 p.m.—1:20 p.m. - The Carbon Cycle and Soil Fertility
Dr. Jarrod Miller, Extension Agronomist, University of Delaware
1:20 p.m.—2:05 p.m. - Is it Worth Delaying Soybean Planting to Maximize Cover Crop Growth? A Case Study of Soil Water Conservation
Dr. Daniela Carrijo, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist in Grain Crop Production, Penn State University
2:05 p.m.—2:25 p.m. - An Overlooked Pathway of Nitrogen Loss: What Difference Do Cover Crops Make to Dissolved Organic Nitrogen?
Abe Mololuwa Oluwatoba, Ph.D. Student, Plant and Soil Sciences, University of Delaware
2:25 p.m.—2:45 p.m. - Short and Traditional Corn Hybrid Response to Rye Termination and Biomass
Dr. Jarrod Miller, Extension Agronomist, University of Delaware
2:45 p.m.—3:30 p.m. - How Many Soil Health Tests Do We Really Need? Evaluating Redundancy, Information, and Cost
Dr. Eugenia Pena-Yewtukhiw, Director Soil Testing Lab and Associate Professor of Soil Physics
3:30 p.m. - ADJOURN
Session Summary: To Be Determined
DE Pesticide Certification Credits:
MD Pesticide Certification Credits:
DE Nutrient Management Credits:
MD Nutrient Management Credits:
Certified Crop Advisor Credits:
Evening
Monday, January 13, 2027
Exhibit Hall Board Room
Session Chair: Georgie Cartanza, Drew Harris
Moderator: Georgie Cartanza, Extension Poultry Agent, University of Delaware
5:15 p.m.—6:00 p.m. - Light Refreshments
6:00 p.m. —6:10 p.m. - HPAI Update and Biosecurity
6:10 p.m. —6:40 p.m. - A Good Flock Starts Here: Selecting Breeds and Chick Sources
Dr. Jonathan Moyle, Principal Agent, Extension Specialist and Maegan Perdue, Agriculture Senior Agent Associate, University of Maryland
6:45 p.m. —7:15 p.m. - The Nutritional Requirements of Heritage Poultry: Laying Hens, Meat Type Birds and Dual Purpose
Dr. Amit Singh, Associate Professor, Extension Specialist, Delaware State University
7:15 p.m. —8:00 p.m. - From Backyard to Best in Show: Poultry Standard and Entry Classification
Drew Harris, Kent County Extension Ag Agent, University of Delaware
Mike Wasylkowski, Extension Educator, Agriculture & Natural Resources, Delaware State University
8:00 p.m. - ADJOURN
Everyone must pre-register at: http://www.udel.edu/0015203 or email adams@udel.edu
Protect your flock by keeping poultry house footwear and clothing in their designated production area. Do not wear these in public places. Change into clean clothing and separate footwear before coming to the program.
Session Summary: To Be Determined
DE Pesticide Certification Credits:
MD Pesticide Certification Credits:
DE Nutrient Management Credits:
MD Nutrient Management Credits:
Certified Crop Advisor Credits:
Morning
Thursday, January 14, 2027
Agronomy Session—Corn & Sorghum Exhibit Hall
Session Chair: Jarrod Miller
Moderator: Dr. Jarrod Miller, Extension Agronomist, University of Delaware
9:00 a.m.—9:05 a.m. - Opening Remarks
Dr. Jarrod Miller, Extension Agronomist, University of Delaware
9:05 a.m.—9:25 a.m. - Weed Management: New Products for Corn
Dr. Mark VanGessel, Extension Weed Science Specialist, University of Delaware
9:25 a.m.—9:35 a.m. - DDA Pesticide Section Enforcement Issues/Concerns
Pesticide Staff, Delaware Department of Agriculture
9:35 a.m.—9:45 a.m. - 2026 DDA Noxious Weed Program Overview
Garret Valenick and Tyler Gill, Delaware Department of Agriculture
9:45 a.m.—10:05 a.m. - An Overview of Western US Irrigation Practices
Dr. Wub Yilma, Extension Agriculture Engineer/Irrigation Specialist, University of Delaware
10:05 a.m.—10:35 a.m. -2026 Corn and Sorghum Research Updates
Dr. Jarrod Miller, Extension Agronomist, University of Delaware
10:35 a.m. - BREAK/POSTER SESSION
11:00 a.m.—11:20 a.m. - 2026 Corn Disease Management and Research Update
Dr. Alyssa Betts, Extension Plant Pathologist, University of Delaware
11:20 a.m.—11:30 a.m. - 2026 Sorghum Disease Management and Research Update
Dr. Alyssa Betts, Extension Plant Pathologist, University of Delaware
11:30 a.m.—11:40 a.m. - Crop Insurance and Saline Flooding Issues
Nathaniel Bruce, Extension Farm Business Management Specialist, University of Delaware
11:40 a.m.—11:50 a.m. - Updated UD Lime Recommendations
Dr. Amy Shober, Extension Nutrient Management, University of Delaware
11:50 a.m.—12:00 p.m. - Delaware Soybean Board Remarks and Yield Contest Awards
Delaware Soybean Board
12:00 p.m. - LUNCH/VISIT WITH EXHIBITORS
Session Summary: To Be Determined
DE Pesticide Certification Credits:
MD Pesticide Certification Credits:
DE Nutrient Management Credits:
MD Nutrient Management Credits:
Certified Crop Advisor Credits:
Afternoon
Thursday, January 14, 2027
Agronomy Session—Soybean & Small Grains Exhibit Hall
Session Chair: Jarrod Miller
Moderator: Dr. Jarrod Miller, Extension Agronomist, University of Delaware
1:10 p.m.—1:25 p.m. - UD Soybean and Small Grains Variety Trial Program
Shawn Tingle, Variety Trials Coordinator, University of Delaware
1:25 p.m.—1:45 p.m. - Soybean Insect Pests Update
Dr. David Owens, Extension Entomologist, University of Delaware
1:45 p.m.—2:00 p.m. - Soybean Nodulation and Inoculation Across Delaware Soil Types
Dr. Cory Whaley, Sussex County Extension Ag Agent, University of Delaware
2:00 p.m.—2:15 p.m. - Soybean Disease Management Update
Dr. Alyssa Betts, Extension Plant Pathologist, University of Delaware
2:15 p.m.—2:25 p.m. - Small Grains Disease Management Update
Dr. Alyssa Betts, Extension Plant Pathologist, University of Delaware
2:25 p.m.—3:05 p.m. - Cover Crops for Soybean Weed Control
Dr. Mark VanGessel, Extension Weed Science Specialist, University of Delaware
3:05 p.m.—3:35 p.m. - Agronomic and Nutrient Management of Soybean and Small Grains
Dr. Jarrod Miller, Extension Agronomist, University of Delaware
3:35 p.m. - CLOSING REMARKS/ADJOURN
Session Summary: To Be Determined
DE Pesticide Certification Credits:
MD Pesticide Certification Credits:
DE Nutrient Management Credits:
MD Nutrient Management Credits:
Certified Crop Advisor Credits:
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The Delaware Urban Farm and Food Coalition (DEUFFC) invites you to join us for a Delaware Agriculture Week event.
Arrive as early as 5:00 pm to network with community members, and to learn more about the work of the DEUFFC and how to get involved. Partnering organizations will host displays and light refreshments will be provided. Formal program begins at 6:00 p.m.
Date: Thursday, January 14, 2027
Location: The Delaware Center for Horticulture, 1810 N. DuPont Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19806.
Time: 5:00-8:00 p.m.
There is no cost, but registration is required.
To register: contact Carrie Murphy, UD Cooperative Extension, cjmurphy@udel.edu,
Or call: 302-831-1426.
The Delaware Urban Farm and Food Coalition (DEUFFC) is a thriving network of individuals and organizations working to strengthen local communities by supporting urban agriculture. Be sure to check out our website www.deuffc.org and stay connected by liking us on Facebook or signing up for our newsletter.
Continuing Education Credits
The assignment of credits for Delaware Agriculture Week sessions is determined by specific criteria and a review of each state’s Department of Agriculture and/or state laws and initiatives. Therefore, neighboring states may employ different values and classifications for the assigned credits. The Delaware Agriculture Week planning committee does not determine credit value or category. Credits are updated periodically as states return their agenda assessments.
Delaware State Fairgrounds
18500 S. DuPont Highway
Harrington, DE 19952
Driving Directions to State Fairgrounds:
From Wilmington/Philadelphia:
Take I-95 South toward Baltimore. Merge onto DE Rt. 1 South via exit number 4A toward Christiana/Mall Road (portions toll). Exit 97 to 13 Salisbury/Norfolk. Bear left onto US Route 13 South; follow South toward Harrington. After passing over DE-14, look for the fairgrounds on the right.
From Baltimore/Washington, D.C.:
Take US-50 East/US-301 North (portions toll). At the US-50/US-301 split, bear right taking the US-50 East exit toward Ocean City. Turn left onto MD-404 East toward Denton/Rehoboth. Continue to follow MD-404 East. Take the MD-313 ramp toward Denton/Greensboro. Turn left onto MD-313 North. Turn right onto MD-317 East. As you cross into Delaware, MD-317 becomes DE-14. Continue to follow DE-14 East toward Harrington. Follow signs to the fairgrounds.
From Salisbury, Md.:
From US-50, take US-13 North. Follow US-13 North through Laurel and Seaford. Fairgrounds are located 4 miles north of Farmington on your left. Turn left onto Tower Road and immediately right onto the fairgrounds.
2027 Delaware Agriculture Week Exhibitors
A C Schultes of DE
Agrolab
American Farm Publications, Inc.
Amick Farms
B & W Ag Enterprises
Bayhealth Cancer Institute
Blessing Greenhouses & Compost Facility Inc.
Byler Materials Group
Channel Seed
Crow Insurance Agency
Daisey Insurance Inc.
Delaware Dept. of Agriculture-Communications & Marketing
Delaware Dept. of Agriculture-Noxious Weeds
Delaware Dept. of Agriculture-Pesticide Section
Delaware Dept. of Agriculture-Produce Safety
Delaware Farm Bureau
Delaware Forest Service
Delaware Soybean Board
Delaware Standardbred Owners Association, Inc.
Delcarm LLC
Delmarva Chicken Association
Dixie Land Energy
DNREC Division of Water
DNREC-Division of Watershed Stewardship
Farm Credit
Farmsite Technologies
First Citizens Community Bank
First Financial Bank
First State African American Farmers Association
Fleetwood Insurance Group
Garey Agro LLC
Growers Mineral, Corp.
HEER HCM
Hoffman Irrigation
Hoober Inc.
Insight Ag Scouting
Kent Conservation District
King Crop Insurance, Inc.
Kingston Construction Poultry Equipment
Lancaster Farming
Mountaire Prime Quality Grain
Nagel Group, LLC
Natural Char Solutions, LLC
NESARE
Nutrien Ag Solution
Nutrient Management Program, DDA
Paradise Energy Solutions
PepUp
Perdue AgriBusiness LLC
Pioneer
ProducePackaging.com
Professional Leasing, Inc.
R&A Insurance
Schaeffer's Oil
SMW Sales LLC
Sussex Conservation District
Sussex Irrigation LLC
Syngenta Crop Protection LLC
Tam Systems
Taylor and Messick, Inc.
The IR-4 Project
The Land Group
Tucker Mechanical Service, Inc.
USDA-Farm Service Agency
VM Agritech
Weller Insurance
Westside Family Healthcare
If you are interested in exhibiting during Delaware Ag Week, please email adams@udel.edu.
Many thanks to our Delaware Ag Week Exhibitors for their continued support of Delaware Agriculture and their commitment to providing information, resources and services to the agriculture community in Delaware.
Platinum
Gold
Silver
Delaware Dept. of Agriculture-Communications & Marketing
First Citizens Community Bank
Perdue AgriBusiness LLC
SMW Sales LLC
Tam Systems
Tucker Mechanical Service, Inc.
Weller Insurance
Bronze
Agrolab
Amick Farms
Delmarva Chicken Association
First Financial Bank
Hoober Inc.
McConnell Agronomics
Natural Char Solutions, LLC
Sussex Conservation District
Sylvester Crop Consulting LLC
Syngenta Crop Protection LLC
For a program booklet, please email Karen Adams at adams@udel.edu
2027 Sponsors
Platinum
Gold
Silver
Delaware Dept. of Agriculture-Communications & Marketing
First Citizens Community Bank
Perdue AgriBusiness LLC
SMW Sales LLC
Tam Systems
Tucker Mechanical Service, Inc.
Weller Insurance
Bronze
Agrolab
Amick Farms
Delmarva Chicken Association
First Financial Bank
Hoober Inc.
McConnell Agronomics
Natural Char Solutions, LLC
Sussex Conservation District
Sylvester Crop Consulting LLC
Syngenta Crop Protection LLC