Managing Spotted Lanternflies
This destructive, invasive insect poses a threat to Delaware's agricultural economy.
Welcome to UD Cooperative Extension
In 1869, the University of Delaware (UD) College of Agriculture and Natural Resources was established as the state’s land-grant university with a mission consisting of three elements: teaching, research and “extension”.
Cooperative Extension fulfills the third part of this mission: bringing knowledge to the people of Delaware. Today, we offer university knowledge, research and resources — just for you! You have questions.
We have expert answers. From nutrition , Master Naturalist , Master Gardeners to 4-H youth clubs and programs that support local agriculture — UD Cooperative Extension has something for everyone!
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Getting involved with UD Cooperative Extension is an excellent way to support and improve your Delaware community. Whether you're volunteering as a 4-H Adult Leader or donating to supporting an Extension Scholar, your local Master Gardener program, UD Cooperative Extension is grateful to have your involvement!
AGENTS FOR CHANGE
Each year, impact statements summarize the accomplishments of our educational efforts! The latest impact statements are available in both text and infographic formats.
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Bird flu battle stations
March 19, 2025 | Article by Michele Walfred Photos by Michele Walfred and Katie Peikes and courtesy of Georgie CartanzaIn late fall, approximately 237,000 wild birds, representing 32 waterfowl species, fly south along the Atlantic Flyway from their Arctic home and settle along the Delmarva Peninsula. The impressive figure, calculated by the University of Delaware from surveys conducted by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources, includes the familiar snow geese, Canadian geese and ducks. In all, our temporary avian visitors rest and co-mingle in our local region before returning north at the beginning of spring. -
Packing for the Picky Eater: For parents of picky eaters (elementary school students)
March 17, 2025 | Written By: Reid Reckner, MS, dietetic intern, and Diane Oliver, MPH, RDN, LDN, Extension Agent – Health and Well-beingMarch is National Nutrition Month! Many families struggle with packing lunch for picky eaters. Finding a balance of foods that are nutritious, tasty, and convenient for a picky eater can be a daily challenge for many parents– leaving them to wonder, what should I pack? -
Spring Garden and Landscape Sanitation: A Fresh Start for Your Plants
March 10, 2025 | Written by: Jill Pollok, Plant DiagnosticianSpring is here, and that means it’s time to breathe new life into your garden! But before you rush out to plant, there’s one important step to take–cleaning up. Spring garden sanitation might not sound as exciting as picking out new flowers or veggies, but it’s one of the most effective ways to prevent pests and diseases from taking over your landscape later in the season. Here’s how a little spring cleaning can make all the difference. -
Saltwater intrusion leads farmers near Chesapeake Bay to ponder ‘switch’
March 07, 2025 | Written by: Jeremy Cox, Bay JournalSwitchgrass (Panicum virgatum) has the potential to help with both issues, said Jarrod Miller, a soil expert and agricultural consultant with the University of Delaware. He’s part of a multi-university team of researchers that is racing to develop salt-tolerant crops for farmers losing land to saltwater intrusion.
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