The Delta Junction district serves an area centered on the junction of the Alaska Highway and the Richardson Highway in Interior Alaska. 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 Alaska’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.
54th Delta Farm Forum rescheduled
The Delta Farm Forum is an annual event for the Alaska Interior agriculture and farming community. Throughout the day relevant information will be presented from agricultural producers, scientists and researchers, representatives from businesses and agricultural agencies. A sit-down potluck luncheon will be served noon to 1:30 p.m. Door prizes from our sponsors are given away throughout the day - must be present to win!
Sponsored by the UAF Cooperative Extension Service and Salcha-Delta Soil & Water Conservation District. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Eve Karczmarczyk at eekarczmarczyk@alaska.edu or 907-895-4215.
Baby, it’s cold! Winter feeding of livestock and horses
Monday, March 2, 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Delta Career Advancement Center, 1696 N. Clearwater Ave.
Section 1: A light review of basic principles of animal nutrition, including digestion and absorption of the various feed nutrients of concern in dairy and beef cattle and horses. Adjustments to consider for cold climates. Emphasis will be placed on adjusting diets to meet needs in cold ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ and on considering animals in cold, windy conditions. We will explore changes in nutrient levels across the growing season using recently collected data from Delta Junction and determine the best times to harvest hay.
Section 2: Estimating weights and class of livestock to use tables to determine energy needs; detailed step-by-step computer-assisted ration formulation.
Bring your laptop if you have one - Microsoft Excel is required. Limited laptops available if you do not have one. Sign up to use one of our laptops when you register, if needed. First-come, first-served.
Registration is required but is free. Please contact Chris Lyon: info@deltacareeradvancementcenter.com or call 907-895-4605 to register.
Hands-on Seed Starting
Saturday, March 7, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at Delta Career Advancement Center, 1696 N. Clearwater Ave.
Master gardener May Buongiorne will lead a free hands-on seed starting class in Delta Junction cosponsored by the UAF Cooperative Extension Service and Partners for Progress in Delta.
It is for Alaska gardeners who need tips, tricks and the best methods for starting seeds that will grow into healthy plants during our short but intense growing season. It will include advice on suitable varieties, choices in starter pots, containers and mediums, starting plants indoors versus directly in your garden and caring for young plants. Registration is required. Contact Chris Lyon info@deltacareeradvancementcenter.com or call 907-895-4605
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Mar 03
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Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 12 – 1pm
The UAF Institute of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Extension will host a series of hourlong lunch seminars. Presentations will focus on engaging people in a conversation about the issues their research surrounds, and will be relatively informal and friendly. Talks will be about 30 minutes long, with plenty of time for questions and conversations. Register using the or visit .
During these seminars, researchers will present ideas to inspire interdisciplinary collaboration and build relationships around Alaska&/ces/districts/deltajunction/39;s food systems.
Researchers and students at University of Alaska, other circumpolar institutions, and land-grant university Experiment Stations are invited to listen to IANRE researchers present ideas that spark curiosity and inspire new pathways forward.
While the seminars will focus on agriculture in the sub-Arctic and Arctic, the broader aim is to create a space for connection and dialogue, ultimately strengthening research across disciplines to support the circumpolar food system.
For more information, contact Laura Weingartner at lgweingartner@alaska.edu or 907-474-6009.
Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Alda Norris 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.
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Mar 04
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Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 6 – 8pm
Join us for our monthly meeting, where we&/ces/districts/deltajunction/39;ll discuss new topics, grow our skills and connect with fellow gardeners. This is a great opportunity to learn, share, and socialize with our community. This group meets on the first Tuesday of each month.
What to expect:
Education: Each month features an educational presentation from a guest speaker or one of our own master gardeners. We&/ces/districts/deltajunction/39;ll cover a wide range of topics, including pest management, soil health, plant propagation, and more.
Business meeting: We&/ces/districts/deltajunction/39;ll briefly discuss important updates, upcoming events, and volunteer opportunities.
Socialization: Catch up with friends, share your latest gardening triumphs and challenges, and get advice from experienced gardeners. This is your chance to connect with others who share your passion.
Location: Fairbanks Community Food Bank, 725 26th Ave., Suite 101
For more information, contact Matthew Anderson, mranderson@alaska.edu, 907-474-2427.
Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Alda Norris 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.
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Mar 07
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Friday, March 6, 2026, 6 – 9pm
Alaska Variety Trials Program lead research technician Katie DiCristina will hold an in-depth discussion of the ongoing variety trials conducted at the UAF Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station in Fairbanks and Palmer.
Learn about hardiness, production yield, and taste of numerous varieties of several common garden vegetables. Each seed variety tested is commercially available and easily obtained. Learn about planting times and methods used during the research for the best yield results. This is an invaluable opportunity for our region. If you are planning a garden for personal use or retail sale, you won&/ces/districts/deltajunction/39;t want to miss this free event.
A small sampling of free seed will be distributed to participants to get you started.
To register, contact Chris Lyon: info@deltacareeradvancementcenter.com or 907-895-4605
For more information regarding class content, contact Eve Karczmarczyk at eekarczmarczyk@alaska.edu or 907-895-4215.
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/8217;s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.
Categories: Public events calendar - Fairbanks, Cooperative Extension calendar, Delta Junction CES calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana CES calendar
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Email: delta.ces@alaska.edu
Phone: 907-895-4215
(Jarvis Office Center, next to the Alaska State Troopers)
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 349, Delta Junction, AK 99737