UD Cooperative Extension

06/18/2026

The Kent County Master Gardeners recently awarded three $2,000 scholarships to local students for the 2026–2027 academic year. The scholarship recipients and their families were recognized during the volunteers' annual June Scholarship Dinner Meeting, where the students in attendance shared remarks about their educational goals and future plans.

Pictured (left to right) are Zoe Bell, Kent County Master Gardener Scholarship Co-Chairperson; scholarship recipients Luke Michaud and Katie Argo; Megan Pleasanton, Delaware State University Master Gardener Coordinator; and Janella Newman, Kent County Master Gardener Scholarship Chairperson. (Scholarship recipient Mason Jewell was unable to attend.)
The scholarships are funded through proceeds from the annual Kent County Master Gardener Scholarship Plant Sale, held each spring. The Kent County Master Gardener Program is committed to supporting students pursuing higher education while promoting horticultural education and community outreach throughout Kent County.

For more information about the Master Gardener Program, scholarship opportunities, or the annual plant sale, please contact [email protected].

06/17/2026

In observance of Juneteenth, all University of Delaware Cooperative Extension offices will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026. Regular business operations will resume on Monday, June 22.

We wish our partners, producers, and community members a meaningful and safe holiday weekend.

06/16/2026

When Gerri Jackson neared retirement, she moved from her hometown of Mahopac, N.Y., to Lewes in 2018. She was one of 32,000 people who have made a similar move, since 2010, from another state to Sussex County, Delaware. For Jackson, a new home also meant a new garden and new questions. She turned to...

06/08/2026

In May, 22 students, ranging in grades from elementary to high school, along with their family educators, learned about the resources available to set up incubators provided by 4-H and experience a hands-on animal science project. Chicks hatched through this project often continue their journey in local backyard flocks as layers or show chickens. Read more on Extension News:

In May, 22 students, ranging in grades from elementary to high school, along with their family educators, learned about the resources available to set up incubators provided by 4-H and experience a hands-on animal science project. Chicks hatched through this project often continue their journey in l...

06/07/2026

World Food Safety Day - June 7, 2026
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June marks the start of summer—a time filled with graduation celebrations, gatherings, and backyard barbecues. As we enjoy these moments and the delicious food that comes with them, it's also the perfect time to think about something just as important: food safety. This month offers a great opport...

06/06/2026

“Frost is so frustrating.” said Alyssa Betts, University of Delaware Extension plant pathologist. “You don’t know the full extent of the damage until now.”
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Delmarva wheat growers are likely in for a mixed bag as they approach harvest, based on observations during a June 1 wheat tour. While grain quality rated high among the tour goers who included grain mill representatives, agronomists and traders, they expect the long drought period and late April fr...

06/06/2026

🌟 Thriving Minds: Summer Youth Program is back!🌟
Are you looking for a meaningful and fun way for your teen to spend a week this summer? Registration opens May 8, 2026, for the Thriving Minds Youth Mental Health & Wellness program!

This week-long series is designed for youth ages 12-15 to learn essential mental well-being and coping strategies that help in all areas of life.

🗓️ Program Details:
Dates: July 20–24, 2026
Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: UD Cooperative Extension Paradee Center, 69 Transportation Circle, Dover, DE
Cost: $80 (Siblings receive a $40 discount each!)

🎨 What Youth Will Learn & Do:
-Participants will engage in fun indoor and outdoor activities, including:
-Skill Building: Self-regulation, self-awareness, and communication skills.
-Active Learning: Archery and self-defense skills.
-Growth: Empathy, compassion, and building healthy relationships.
-Social Fun: Arts, fitness, and socializing with peers.

📝 Important Info:
Registration: Limited to 15 participants—act fast!
Lunch: Youth are required to bring their own lunch.

Register: www.udel.edu/0014724

Questions?
Program Info: Contact [email protected]
Registration Help: Contact [email protected]