The Delta Junction district serves an area centered on the junction of the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Highway and the Richardson Highway in Interior ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ. 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 ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ’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.
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Aug 06
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Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 5:30 – 7:30pm
For centuries, cultures around the world have used lacto-fermentation to preserve the bounty of their gardens and enhance the flavor and nutritional value of their produce. Now, you can learn this time-honored technique and bring it into your own kitchen! Join Mallory Smith for a fun and interactive workshop where you&/ces/districts/deltajunction/8217;ll discover how simple it is to ferment your favorite vegetables and fruits.
In this hands-on class, you&/ces/districts/deltajunction/8217;ll learn how to transform fresh, local produce into delicious, probiotic-rich foods using just a few kitchen essentials. Best of all, you&/ces/districts/deltajunction/8217;ll leave with your very own jar of mouthwatering lacto-fermented veggies to enjoy at home. Whether you&/ces/districts/deltajunction/8217;re new to fermentation or looking to expand your skills, this workshop will give you the knowledge and confidence to start your own fermentation journey!
Cost: $40. Student discounts available. 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
Aug 13
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Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 5:30 – 7:30pm
Dive into the world of herbal tea infusions straight from your home garden. In this fun, interactive workshop, Mallory Smith, harvest manager for ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Harvest Collaborative, will share the art of blending plants to create teas that taste amazing and support your well-being. From harvest, drying, blending, brewing and sipping, let&/ces/districts/deltajunction/39;s enjoy a tea party together.
5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12. Meet at the entrance to Georgeson Botanical Garden.&/ces/districts/deltajunction/160; $40; student discount available. Register using the or visit .
For more information, contact ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Harvest Collaborative at ak.harvest@alaska.edu.
Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made five business days in advance to Alda Norris&/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
Aug 14
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Friday, August 14, 2026, 8am – 5pm
Deltana Fair will take place on Aug. 14-16 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Cooperative Extension Service will have a booth with information and free promotional items in a barn open to the public during fair hours.
All fairgoers are welcome!
For more information, contact eekarczmarczyk@alaska.edu, or 907-895-4215
Location: 2755 Nistler Road, Delta Junction
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, Statewide 4-H calendar, Cooperative Extension calendar, Delta Junction 4-H calendar, Fairbanks/Tanana 4-H 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 ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ State Troopers)
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 349, Delta Junction, AK 99737