Carvel Research and Education Center
2023 Field Crop Tour Wednesday, August 9
Riding With Technology
CANR students get hands-on experience with precision agriculture technology
Carvel Staff and Volunteers Build Raised Beds
Crop Research
Poultry Health
Research + Extension
Sharing the latest research with our community
Internships
Creating Partnerships
Reaching across programs and institutions for efficient solutions
Welcome to the Carvel Research and Education Center: youtube.com/embed/videoseries?list=PLI-ZR4Jwy4gI-msy6vzGN_4j5CrGlNAaq
The Elbert N. and Ann V. Carvel Research and Education Center
The Carvel Center campus, located in Georgetown in Sussex County, fulfills the tripartite mission of our land-grant university — teaching, research and Extension outreach. The Carvel Center serves as the southern agriculture experiment station for the University of Delaware College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, and encompasses the Thurman Adams Jr. Agriculture Research Farm (347 acres) with a focus on agronomic, vegetable and horticulture crops, the Warrington Irrigation Research Farm (120 acres) in Harbeson, Lasher Laboratory for poultry diagnostics, and the Jones Hamilton Environmental Research House. Our campus is also home to Sussex County Cooperative Extension providing programing in 4-H Youth Development, Poultry, Family and Consumer Sciences, and Lawn and Garden.
With an overall staff of 50 full-time administrators, agents, faculty, and specialists, assisted by 50 to 70 seasonal part-time employees and student interns, the Carvel Center paves the way in serving the needs of the agricultural industry, youth and families, students and residents of our great state. Learn more about our history.
Location
16483 County Seat Highway
Georgetown, Delaware 19947
Our research and educational facilities
Student Opportunities at the Carvel Center
Carvel Center Teaching Mission: youtube.com/watch?v=H9O6aZHyKms
Our facility continues the strong tradition of serving our agricultural clientele and their families as well as the citizens of Delaware.
Carvel REC director
Our facility continues the strong tradition of serving our agricultural clientele and their families as well as the citizens of Delaware.
Carvel REC director
Upcoming Events
AGRICULTURE MISSIONARY
Gordon Johnson's career in agriculture and with the University of Delaware spans three decades of service, research breakthroughs and many noteworthy recognitions including the 2023 Worrilow Award Read the UDaily article.
Montage of Extension Staff in Action in Delaware: youtube.com/watch?v=UHPYhBIWRj0
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Five reasons to get outdoors with your family this summer
May 31, 2023 | Written by Alyssa Whittaker, Health and Well-being Agent & Meg StreissguthWhether it's for exercise or relaxation, spending time in nature can boost energy and help establish healthy habits for your family. Here are five reasons to enjoy the great outdoors! -
Stuck in a rut: Addressing the challenges of pivot tracks
May 29, 2023 | Written by James Adkins, Associate Scientist and Irrigation EngineerBetween the inconvenience of bouncing across pivot tracks with the sprayer to the extreme frustration of a stuck pivot field, rutting is a challenge for every irrigation manager. -
Spring into camp lunch safety!
May 26, 2023 | Written by Lauren Naumann, Dietetic Intern; Diane Oliver, , MPH, RDN, LDN, EFNEP AgentThe bright sun and warmer weather are great for us, but not so great for our packed foods. During this time of year, extra precautions should be taken to avoid foodborne pathogens in your kids’ packed lunches.
History of the Agriculture Research Center in Georgetown
A Delaware General Assembly act provided the establishment of an agricultural substation for southern Delaware. The first structure at the new "Substation" opened in 1942, which is still in use — now as storage space.
A more thorough, published history written by former Extension specialist and former Delaware Secretary of Agriculture, Ed Kee, is now available in the fall of 2019.