The Delta Junction district serves an area centered on the junction of the ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ Highway and the Richardson Highway in Interior ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥. This area includes the communities of Delta Junction, Big Delta, Delta Clearwater, Fort Greely and Dry Creek. Approximately 5,100 people live in the area, about a quarter of whom are transient workers in the U.S. armed forces or seasonal workers.
Delta is one of ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥â€™s agricultural centers, with oats, barley and hay as the major crops. Outreach includes programs in agriculture and horticulture; integrated pest management; and health, home and family development.
Upcoming events
Events
Jul 28
Georgeson Botanical Garden Pavilion
Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 2 – 6pm
Field Days is an opportunity for the public to join UAF researchers for a day of learning at our experiment farms! Tour the fields and farms and learn through presentations, tours and discussions about varietal trials, small grains breeding, livestock nutrition, soil health and more!
Farmers, community leaders and the general public are invited to this free educational event at the Fairbanks Experiment Farm, located on the UAF Troth Yeddha&/ces/districts/deltajunction/39; Campus in Fairbanks. Each field day will include a schedule of talks presented by researchers. Please leave your dogs at home.
Learn more about the 2026 Field Days events
Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Alda Norris at&/ces/districts/deltajunction/160;amnorris2@alaska.edu&/ces/districts/deltajunction/160;or 907-474-7120. Language access services, such as interpretation or translation of vital information, will be provided free of charge to individuals with limited English proficiency upon request to&/ces/districts/deltajunction/160;amnorris2@alaska.edu.
This work is supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture&/ces/districts/deltajunction/39;s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Extension calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H calendar, Anchorage CES calendar, Bethel CES calendar, Bristol Bay/Dillingham CES calendar, Delta Junction CES calendar, Southeast CES calendar, Kenai/Soldotna CES calendar, Kodiak CES calendar, Mat-Su/Copper River CES calendar, Northwest/Nome CES calendar, Sitka CES calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana CES calendar
Jul 30
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Wednesday, July 29, 2026, 5:30 – 7:30pm
Your garden is overflowing with bounty&/ces/districts/deltajunction/8212;now it&/ces/districts/deltajunction/8217;s time to harvest the rewards of all your hard work! Join Mallory Smith for a hands-on class and dive into the art of harvesting! Whether you&/ces/districts/deltajunction/8217;re new to the process or looking to perfect your technique, this class will guide you every step of the way.
In this session, you&/ces/districts/deltajunction/39;ll explore:
- Understanding vegetable growth &/ces/districts/deltajunction/8211; Get familiar with how different veggies grow, so you know exactly when they&/ces/districts/deltajunction/8217;re ready to be harvested.
- Introduction to harvesting tools &/ces/districts/deltajunction/8211; Learn about the right tools to make harvesting easy, efficient, and fun.
- When and how to harvest &/ces/districts/deltajunction/8211; Master the timing and techniques to get the best flavor and longest shelf life from your crops.
- Q&A for home garden concerns &/ces/districts/deltajunction/8211; Bring your questions and get expert advice on any gardening challenges you&/ces/districts/deltajunction/39;re facing!
Cost: $40. Student discounts available. Register using the or visit
Meet at the entrance to Georgeson Botanical Garden. For more information, contact Smith at ak.harvest@alaska.edu.
Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Alda Norris at&/ces/districts/deltajunction/160;amnorris2@alaska.edu&/ces/districts/deltajunction/160;or 907-474-7120. Language access services, such as interpretation or translation of vital information, will be provided free of charge to individuals with limited English proficiency upon request to&/ces/districts/deltajunction/160;amnorris2@alaska.edu.
This work is supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture&/ces/districts/deltajunction/39;s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Delta Junction CES calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana CES calendar
Jul 30
Contact organizer
Thursday, July 30, 2026, 2 – 6pm
Field Days is an opportunity for the public to join UAF researchers for a day of learning at our experiment farms! Tour the fields and farms and learn through presentations, tours and discussions about varietal trials, small grains breeding, livestock nutrition, soil health and more!
Farmers, community leaders and the general public are invited to this free educational event at the Matanuska Experiment Farm and Extension Center, 1509 S. Georgeson Drive, Palmer. Each field day will include a schedule of talks presented by researchers. Please leave your dogs at home.
Learn more about the 2026 Palmer Field Days events
Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Alda Norris at amnorris2@alaska.edu or 907-474-7120. Language access services, such as interpretation or translation of vital information, will be provided free of charge to individuals with limited English proficiency upon request to amnorris2@alaska.edu. This work is supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture&/ces/districts/deltajunction/39;s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Extension calendar, Featured, Anchorage 4-H calendar, Mat-Su/Copper River 4-H calendar, Anchorage CES calendar, Bethel CES calendar, Bristol Bay/Dillingham CES calendar, Delta Junction CES calendar, Southeast CES calendar, Kenai/Soldotna CES calendar, Kodiak CES calendar, Mat-Su/Copper River CES calendar, Northwest/Nome CES calendar, Sitka CES calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana CES calendar
Events
Email: delta.ces@alaska.edu
Phone: 907-895-4215
(Jarvis Office Center, next to the ÀÖ»¢Ö±²¥ State Troopers)
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 349, Delta Junction, AK 99737