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UD receives $6 million in research funding on best practices for how coastal communities can combat sea level rise
Saving Sea Turtles
UD alumna coordinates efforts after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill
Achieving more together
CANR’s diversity helps us feed the world and protect the planet.
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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Leave the leaves: Why nature experts say you shouldn't rake your yard this fall
September 24, 2024 | Written by Jessica Toomer | Mental FlossUniversity of Delaware landscape horticulture professor Susan Barton is quoted in an article about how raking and bagging leaves can actually be bad for your lawn. -
UD’s Equestrian Team’s triumphant season blends all talent levels, excellence and national recognition
September 16, 2024 | Written by Nya WynnThe UD Equestrian Team had a standout 2023-2024 season, winning the regional championship and placing 11th at the IHSA National Championship. Under coach Whitney Carmouche, the team emphasized inclusivity and support for riders of all experience levels, fostering a healthy team environment. They also introduced initiatives like a scholarship and equipment loan program to help new riders explore the sport without a significant financial burden. -
UD receives $6 million in research funding on best practices for how coastal communities can combat sea level rise
September 13, 2024 | Written by Dante LaPentaIn the lowest-lying state in the country, the UD researchers are focused on the project “Risks, Impacts, & Strategies for Coastal Communities.” The project received $6 million in funding; UD will receive more than $3 million for the research. Led by principal investigator Leah Palm-Forster, the team will focus primarily on the risks of flooding and salinization on coastal land. These issues are significant not only in Delaware but also in states like Rhode Island and South Carolina, where UD partners will collaborate on the work. Emi Uchida is leading the Rhode Island team, and Norman Levine is leading the South Carolina team. -
Turtle power
September 11, 2024 | Written by Molly SchaferThe discovery of a 60-year-old turtle shell in UD’s Ecology Woods reveals a web of Blue Hen connections. -
Alumni Lexi Dart uses her skills from UD’s landscape architecture program to pursue her Ph.D.
September 10, 2024 | Written by Nya WynnUD Class of 2023 University of Delaware landscape architecture graduate Lexi Dart is working towards her Ph.D. in design with a concentration in landscape architecture. Dart combines her interest in site engineering and her skills in design and community outreach to analyze how architects can measure different aspects of the landscape and how designs can impact communities.
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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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