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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Why Exposing Youth to Agriculture Matters
April 21, 2026 | Written by Kaitlin Rogers, Extension Educator II - 4-H Youth DevelopmentDelaware may be the second smallest state in the nation, but its agricultural presence is certainly not to be underestimated. Chances are, no matter where you're headed, a farm is part of the scenery along the way, from fields on the way to the beach to hidden gems throughout Wilmington. Delaware 4-H believes that farmland is so much more than a drive-by. It's a world waiting to be discovered by youth! As communities become more urbanized, the distance between youth and their knowledge of where their food is grown has become larger. However, the importance of agriculture in their daily lives hasn't shrunk one bit. Every meal and every fabric trace back to agriculture. Connecting youth to that reality early helps them become more informed consumers, more engaged citizens, and more thoughtful human beings. It's not about teaching every child to become a farmer, it's about helping every child understand the world they live in. -
National Take Back Day
April 15, 2026 | Written by: Lindsay Hughes, 4-H Youth Development Extension AgentNational Prescription Take Back Day is April 25, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Do you have any unneeded medication sitting around your house? Keep them safe. Clean them out. Take them back. Dispose of your unneeded or expired prescriptions, no questions. Use the link below to find out the collection site near you. -
What issues are shaping Delaware farmers' choices this growing season?
April 10, 2026 | Written by Israel Hale | Delaware Public MediaAs Delaware farmers are starting to plant their crops, they are navigating several issues, including higher fuel and fertilizer costs. University of Delaware Cooperative Extension Farm Business Management Specialist Nate Bruce speaks with Delaware Public Media about what farmers are coping with and how it could change their decisions on what to plant this season. -
Spring Cleaning Your Health
April 06, 2026 | Written by: Sarah Goldring, Health and Well-Being Extension AgentSpring cleaning does not just have to be about deep cleaning rooms; it can be adapted to your health as well. Let’s take some spring cleaning concepts and apply them to our personal well-being.
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