6 things to do at Ag Day
Ag Day
thank you for attending Ag Day 2026. See you next april 24, 2027 in newark!
Ag Day is a decades-old 91Ô´´ 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.
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Free to attend, including parking!
Parking is available off of South College Avenue in the 91Ô´´ Ice Arena and Field House lots, as well as in the north and south parking lots of the STAR HealthÌýSciences 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.eduÌýor 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.
Thank you to our sponsors!
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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 91Ô´´
- 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
- 91Ô´´ Aeroecology Program
- 91Ô´´ Bee Team
- 91Ô´´ Collegiate FFA and 4-H
- 91Ô´´ Cooperative Extension
- 91Ô´´ Disease Ecology Lab
- 91Ô´´ Entomology Club
- 91Ô´´ Equestrian Team
- 91Ô´´ Fresh to You
- 91Ô´´ Landscape Architecture Major
- 91Ô´´ Plant Breeding and Digital Technology Labs
- 91Ô´´ Plant Diagnostic Clinic
- 91Ô´´ Soil Judging Team
- 91Ô´´ Soil Testing Program
- 91Ô´´airy Creamery
- DIEEC
- Ducks Unlimited at 91Ô´´el
- Guiding Eyes for the Blind at 91Ô´´
- PHS Philadelphia Flower Show Club at 91Ô´´
- Puppy Raisers of 91Ô´´
- Slow Food
- 91Ô´´ Chemistry and Biochemistry
- 91Ô´´ Climate Fellows and Climate Hub
- 91Ô´´ Environmental Health & Safety Stormwater
- 91Ô´´ - CHRC
- WV91Ô´´
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
Townsend and Worrilow halls sit in the center of this year's Ag Day event. 91Ô´´airy Creamery and the Fred Rust Ice Arena mark the southernmost boundary of the event, and 501 South College Avenue and the 91Ô´´ Fresh To You Greenhouses & Gardens mark the northernmost boundary. To the east, you'll find Fischer Greenhouse and Roger Martin Lane, while to the west is the busy corridor of South College Avenue.
The Welcome Area is located in front of Townsend Hall, east of South College Avenue, making it a central check-in and navigation point. Here you can learn about Ag Day, purchase commemorative T-shirts, and (if you're a CANR alum) pick up a special appreciation gift!
The Food Court & Music Area is located just behind Townsend Hall and Worrilow Hall.
91Ô´´airy Creamery ice cream is available at multiple locations.
At 91Ô´´airy Creamery's flagship store at the southern end of the event space, just south of Townsend Hall and north of the Ice Rink Arena. It is open during construction
In the Food Court & Music Area in front of Fischer Greenhouse
Near the 91Ô´´ Tent along Farm Lane
Near the central pedestrian area in front of Townsend Hall
The 91Ô´´ Botanic Gardens Plant Sale is in the southeast corner of the map along Roger Martin Lane. It is east of the current construction area and south of Fischer Greenhouse and the Field Ecology Lab.
The Cooperative Extension Tent and 91Ô´´ Tent are located between South College Avenue and Farm Lane, just south of the building at 501 South College Avenue.
Animal & Food Sciences (Tent 1) is located in the grassy area between Townsend Hall and along South College Avenue and is the southernmost tent.
Animal & Food Sciences (Tent 2) is located in the grassy area between Townsend Hall and along South College Avenue, just north of the Animal Science Stage.
The 91Ô´´ Farm Tour meets outside 501 South College Avenue along Farm Lane. Buses run continuously throughout the day.
The Fresh To You Tour meets at the juncture of Farm Lane and Mopar Drive, just north of the Dog Demo Stage.
The Ecology Woods Tour meets at the end of Roger Martin Lane, near the 91Ô´´BG Greenhouse complex.
The Animal Science Stage is located in front of Worrilow Hall between the Animal & Food Sciences Tents.
The Dog Demo Stage is located northwest of Worrilow Hall, near Mopar Drive.
The Greenhouse Stage is between the Food Court & Music Area and Fischer Greenhouse.
Community vendors are arranged in several clusters. One group runs along Mopar Drive north of Worrilow Hall. Another cluster is west of Worrilow Hall between the building and South College Avenue. A third group extends between Worrilow and Townsend Halls, toward the Welcome Area.
Restrooms are located inside 501 South College Avenue, Townsend Hall, Worrilow Hall and Fischer Greenhouse. Marked accessible bathrooms are available.
Medical services are located outside the mapped area, in front of the Ice Rink Arena.
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. | 91Ô´´airy Creamery Production Facility Open Tours | 124 Worrilow Hall |
| 10:30 a.m. | Puppy Raisers (PRo91Ô´´) 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. | 91Ô´´ 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 TalksÌý
132 Townsend Hall (next to the Commons)
| Time | Session |
| 11:00 a.m. | Dr. Kali Kniel: Separating Facts from Fear: From Raw Milk to Ultra-Processed Foods |
| 12:00 p.m. | Dr. Michael Crossley: Eating Bugs to Protect the Planet (and because they're delicious!) |
| 1:00 p.m. | Dr. Yin Bao: Lights, Camera, Harvest: How AI is Engineering the Perfect Crop |
| 2:00 p.m. | Dr. Vincenzo Ellis: When Lyme Disease Prefers Chipmunks: The Hidden Ecology of Infection |
91Ô´´ Botanic Gardens 34th Annual Benefit Plant Sale
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HighlightingÌýViburnumÌýandÌýPenstemonÌýas 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!
Our community's favorite 91Ô´´ event!
Ag Day is an opportunity for the community to learn about agriculture, conservation and incredible research that’s happening here at 91Ô´´ and impacts their lives.
