Feed the world. Protect the planet.
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources fulfills the tripartite mission of land-grant institutions – teaching, research and extension.
From wildlife conservation to crop genomics, veterinary medicine to behavioral economics, we explore every facet of our natural world. Join us as we search for solutions to life's grandest challenges.
The future of research
Explore Worrilow Hall, our redesigned research hub and one of the most modern, state-of-the-art learning facilities at the University of Delaware.
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Protecting monarch butterflies
January 13, 2025 | Written by Michael Crossley and William E. SnyderMonarch butterflies are among the most beloved insects in North America., but the monarch’s epic yearly migration is in trouble. Experts, including UD's Michael Crossley, weigh in on on federal restoration options. -
Raw milk and bird flu
January 10, 2025 | Written by Katie Peikes | Photo by iStockUD microbial food safety professor Kali Kniel offers insight into the health risks of raw milk. -
Poultry sessions canceled at Delaware Ag Week 2025
January 10, 2025 | Written by Michele Walfred and Dante LaPentaWith increased concern for the safety of all poultry on Delmarva, poultry-related sessions at Delaware Ag Week 2025 have been canceled. This decision comes considering the current situation affecting poultry growers, attendees’ health and safety, their operations, and the poultry industry. -
Discovering lab research
January 07, 2025 | Article by Molly Schafer Photos by Evan Krape and courtesy of Erikah DozierErikah Dozier is making strides in research focusing on Cryptosporidium parvum infections in cows. As an animal science graduate student under the guidance of Professor Erin Pisano, she is working with intestinal organoids to gut function and disease. Their research studies the biological activities of cells and tissues under various experimental conditions using a method that reduces the need for animal testing. -
Landscape architecture students, Coastal Resilience Design Studio work a plan for Milton
January 06, 2025 | Article by Tabitha GrohLandscape architecture majors worked as undergraduate Community Engagement Summer Scholars with the Coastal Resilience Design Studio (CRDS) on a community resilience plan for Milton. They worked on interdisciplinary teams that addressed the three branches of the Milford plan. The plan for Slaughter Beach led to the town being selected for assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
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Extending education to the public
Land-Grant Institution
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!
College graduates with expertise in food, agriculture, renewable natural resources and the environment are essential to our ability to address the U.S. priorities of food security, sustainable energy and environmental quality.
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Uniquely UD
The UD College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Newark Farm is a testament to the college's more than 150 years of innovation and education. Covering 350 acres on the main campus, it's a hands-on learning hub for students and faculty, exploring animals, crops, wetlands, and greenhouses. Tradition meets research, shaping leaders in agriculture and beyond. Since Delaware became a land-grant university, the farm has focused on hands-on learning. Its impact extends beyond campus, supporting farmers, researchers, and policymakers statewide. Through programs like Cooperative Extension, we turn knowledge into action for a stronger economy, environment, and community.
Uniquely UD: College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Newark Farm: youtube.com/watch?v=Gg7Yz7mznhk
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
CANR's Commitment
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) is committed to promoting an inclusive and supportive environment for all faculty, staff and students. Learn more about these efforts.
UD's commitment to an equitable and inclusive environment
The University of Delaware does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability, religion, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law in its employment, educational programs and activities, admissions policies, and scholarship and loan programs as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies. The University of Delaware also prohibits unlawful harassment including sexual harassment and sexual violence.
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