The Delaware Farm Bureau (DEFB) Foundation, in partnership with Seashore Striders, held their fifth annual Lace Up for Ag Literacy 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Hopkins Farm Creamery in Lewes, raising over $8,000.
With over 100 participants registered, the event was a great success as runners ran the course knowing their efforts were helping to support agricultural literacy throughout Delaware. The DEFB Foundation is dedicated to engaging youth through interactive lessons that highlight the importance of agriculture and the benefits of fresh, healthy food.
“I would like to thank each and every one of you for your participation in this year’s race,” said Laura Hill, DEFB Foundation board member. “The money we raise from this race will help us transform our Mobile Ag Lab into an Immersion Lab, so we can better engage and educate young students in our communities. If you’re a teacher and would like to bring this program into your classroom, we’d be more than happy to make that happen.”
After the race, participants and their families enjoyed the Hopkins Farm Fall Festival, where they visited the Cape Henlopen FFA Chapter’s petting zoo, took hayride tours of the farm, and, of course, indulged in some delicious ice cream. The DEFB Foundation had the mobile ag lab in attendance, where kids could learn about the dairy industry by milking a model cow, explore Delaware’s soil types, and decorate their own barns.
“It is more important today than ever for folks to understand where their food comes from, and the importance that agriculture plays in our industry, especially here in Delaware,” said Amy Hopkins, of Hopkins Farm. “Agriculture is our state’s number one industry.”
For race results, visit https://defb.org/foundation/lace-up-for-ag-literacy/. For more information on the DEFB Foundation, visit https://defb.org/foundation/.
