Families and individuals from the general community as well as University community are encouraged to apply. For information, call 831-2868. The New Castle County Cooperative Extension is starting a new volunteer program, entitled Master Food Educators. Volunteers will be given 30 hours of training in the areas of foods, diet, health, food safety, selection and preparation. In return, volunteers will be asked to give back 40 hours of time by offering workshops, responding to telephone calls, writing educational material or participating in public programs sponsored by Cooperative Extension.
Volunteers can choose how to give back time.
For more information or to register, call Maria Pippidis by April 22, at 831-1239. Annual Ag Day Students in the College of Agricultural Sciences will present Ag Day, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, April 24, rain or shine, on the grounds surrounding Townsend Hall. Included in the day's numerous events will be a petting zoo, plant sale, sheep and dairy show and educational exhibits. The event is free and open to the public. For information, call 836-3998.