Tickets available for Agricultural Industry Dinner

DOVER — Tickets are now available for the 43rd annual Agricultural Industry Dinner on Jan. 23 at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino. An early-bird discount is available for registrations received by Dec. 31.

Sponsored by the Delaware Council of Farm Organizations, the event began in 1971 as a way to celebrate Delaware farmers and honor our agricultural heritage. Secretary of Agriculture Ed Kee will also present the Secretary’s Award for Distinguished Service to Agriculture.

Tickets purchased by the Dec. 31 early-bird deadline are $60 per person or $550 per table of 10. Tickets purchased by the Jan. 10 final deadline are $65 per person or $600 per table.

The evening begins with a reception at 5 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m.

Registration forms are available at http://dda.delaware.gov; from the Delaware Council of Farm Organizations, P.O. Box 132, Camden-Wyoming, DE 19934; or from Lisa Wildermuth (lisa.wildermuth@delaware.gov) or Holly Porter (holly.porter@delaware.gov) at the Department of Agriculture. Individuals, organizations or companies interested in sponsorships can find out more on the registration form. For more information, call (302) 698-4500.

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Media Contact:
Dan Shortridge
Chief of Community Relations
Delaware Department of Agriculture
302-698-4520