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!
Make a Difference
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.
Trending Stories
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Bite into Summer with Local Produce: 5 Fresh Delaware Picks
July 01, 2026 | Written By: Kimberly Moore, Health and Well-being Extension AgentDelaware is home to a variety of locally grown fruits and vegetables each summer. Whether you love checking out the local farmers’ market or tending to your own garden, you can get produce to fit your tastes and nutritional needs. Here are 5 locally grown vegetables and fruits you can enjoy in the summer months & some recipes to help you make the most of them! -
UD Cooperative Extension blossoms with resources for Cape gardeners
June 15, 2026 | Written by Michele Walfred, Communications Specialist (ret) | Photo credit: Michele WalfredFor Jackson, a new home also meant a new garden and new questions. She turned to the University of Delaware Cooperative Extension for specific answers. -
Building a Bridge about Birds in Bridgeville
June 08, 2026 | Written by Michele Walfred, Communications Specialist (ret) | Photo credit: Michele WalfredIn May, 22 students, ranging in grades from elementary to high school, along with their family educators, learned about the resources available to set up incubators provided by 4-H and experience a hands-on animal science project. Chicks hatched through this project often continue their journey in local backyard flocks as layers or show chickens. -
World Food Safety Day: Small Actions, Big Impact OR Food Safety Is Everyone’s Business—In Delaware and Beyond
June 02, 2026 | Written By: Kali Kniel, Department of Animal and Food SciencesJune marks the start of summer—a time filled with graduation celebrations, gatherings, and backyard barbecues. As we enjoy these moments and the delicious food that comes with them, it’s also the perfect time to think about something just as important: food safety. This month offers a great opportunity to reflect on how food safety impacts all of us, both locally and globally.
Weekly Crop Update
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Irrigation Demand Forecast
James Adkins, Director of Carvel & Extension Engineer, adkins@udel.edu Evapotranspiration (ET) estimates for field corn at the V11 stage are predicting a daily withdraw of 0.34”, 0.33”, 0.26” and ...
July 02, 2026 | 03:02 p.m.
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WCU Volume 34, Issue 17 July 2, 2026
WCU Volume 34, Issue 17 July 2, 2026 PDF of WCU Volume 34:17- July 2, 2026 WCU Subscription Options for 2026: Mail, Email, or Text Vegetable Crops Vegetable Crop Insect Scouting Fruit Crops Fruit Crop...
July 02, 2026 | 12:59 p.m.
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Peer-2-Peer Network Development Training
Tuesday July 14th & Wednesday July 15th 9:00am-10:30am EST Webinar- Online As service providers, producers and farm owners, managers and workers in farming, fishing, and forestry industries, we kn...
July 02, 2026 | 12:19 p.m.
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Movie Screening- Underdog the Movie
Wednesday, August 5th, 2026 5:00 – 8:00pm Delaware Agriculture Museum 866 N Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE 19901 This free, in-person event will present the movie Underdog and will offer the audience the oppor...
July 02, 2026 | 12:15 p.m.
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Weather Summary- July 2nd
1 Week Accumulated Growing Degree Days 1 Month Accumulated Growing Degree Days 1 Week Accumulated Precipitation 1 Month Accumulated Precipitation
July 02, 2026 | 11:34 a.m.
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Guess The Pest! June 26th -Answer
Veronica Yurchak, Vegetable Specialist, UMD; vjohnso4@umd.edu Congratulations to Chris Burkhart for being the only one to venture a guess on what is causing the distortion in the pepper plant pictured...
July 02, 2026 | 11:09 a.m.
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Guess The Pest! July 2nd
Veronica Yurchak, Vegetable Specialist, UMD; vjohnso4@umd.edu Submit your best guess here or click the GTP logo to the identity of the insect pictured below on this eggplant.
July 02, 2026 | 11:07 a.m.
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