Managing Spotted Lanternflies
This destructive, invasive insect poses a threat to Delaware's agricultural economy.
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!
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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.
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Bird flu: What you need to know
April 29, 2025 | Article by Michele Walfred and Katie Peikes, Photo illustration by Jeffrey C. ChaseEven though the 2024-2025 migratory bird season is winding down, concerns about highly pathogenic avian influenza — commonly known as bird flu — remain. The public is paying attention. Consumers are experiencing volatility in egg prices and are concerned about food safety. Backyard birders are all a flutter. For poultry farmers and the scientific community committed to protecting them, it’s not a time to kick back and relax. The concern to control bird flu remains a 24-hour, 7-day a week, 365-day effort. -
Electric Farm Vehicles: A Glimpse of the Future or Today’s Reality?
April 24, 2025 | Written by: Kofi Britwum – Assistant Professor of Farm Management (britwum@udel.edu), Photos by: Jackie CzachorowskiFrom the development of rudimentary tools to today’s cutting-edge machinery, technological innovation in agriculture has steadily improved the efficiency of food and livestock production. Tools such as reapers, sickles, animal-drawn plows, seed drills, threshing machines, and a host of others from the early ages helped transform farming practices, with newer technology evolving from earlier ones or ideas. Even though tractors have come to symbolize mechanized agriculture, more advanced equipment, such as combines, has been part of the agricultural landscape over the past two centuries, further pushing the frontiers of what is possible on the farm. -
Identifying salt patches and marsh
April 24, 2025 | Article by Adam Thomas Photos courtesy of Manan SarupriaSalty soils are causing reduced crop density, lower yields and barren lands unable to sustain crop growth. Sea level rise, intense storm surges and the overextraction of groundwater are driving this increasing salinity in coastal farmlands throughout the Delmarva region. -
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month! A look back at our 2024 Master Gardeners.
April 22, 2025 | Written by: Michele Walfred and Jackie CzachorowskiVolunteerism is the driving force in many Delaware Cooperative Extension programs, and the Master Gardener volunteer impact is keenly felt across Delaware, a visible presence at schools, libraries, attending public events, holding workshops, and answering online questions and helplines. Kent County boasts 37 active volunteers, Sussex County has 79, and 100 in New Castle County.
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