In her senior year, undergraduate student Hannah Kirby took a bold leap by switching to food and agribusiness marketing and management (FABM). Her decision was influenced by immersive experiences in two Cooperative Extension programs, where she realized her true passion lay in the broader field of food and agriculture. Kirby’s switch exposed her to interactive classes that blend traditional business and marketing skills with a specialized focus on the food and agriculture industry. With high demand for graduates in the food and agriculture sector, Kirby will soon apply her marketing and nutrition skills to a career in food and agribusiness marketing.

AGcelerate, a UD College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) student enrichment program, hosted an annual etiquette dinner for students in the college at UD’s prestigious restaurant, Vita Nova. The event, hosted by faculty member Vincenzo Ellis, and Lauren O’Brien, acting senior assistant dean and academic program manager, helps students gain etiquette skills to prepare them to enter the professional world as well as help students network with other students and faculty members in the college.

Jane Farnham found that her love for experimenting in the kitchen with different recipes could lead to a career in food science. Through a summer internship with Turkey Hill, Farnham played a pivotal role in creating a new ice cream flavor. The experience solidified her interest in research and development, allowing her to blend her passion for scientific knowledge and culinary creativity together.