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Delaware Approves Continuing Education Alternatives For Pesticides And Nutrients Following COVID Struggles
February 05, 2021 Written by Department of Agriculture | Photo by DDA
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UD Cooperative Extension offers turkey safety tips
November 24, 2025 | Written by Diane Oliver and Michele WalfredDiane Oliver, a University of Delaware Health and Well-being Extension agent and certified ServSafe instructor, identified the top five food safety mistakes both new and experienced cooks often make when handling and preparing turkey. One of the most surprising is not washing the bird in the sink. Here are Oliver’s top mistakes to avoid. -
Pumpkin: Spice up your Life
November 17, 2025 | Written by: Kimberly Moore, Health and Well-being Extension AgentAs fall settles in, the air turns crisp and the leaves begin to show their colors. With these seasonal shifts, the selection of fresh fruits and vegetables available in Delaware changes as well. One standout of the season is the pumpkin. Fresh pumpkins can be found at markets and stores across the state from August through November. They’re perfect for outdoor décor, carving into jack-o’-lanterns, or using in a wide variety of delicious recipes. And if working with a whole pumpkin feels intimidating—or they’re out of season—canned pumpkin puree offers an easy, affordable way to bring that classic fall flavor to your meals. -
Protecting Poultry
November 11, 2025 | Written by Michele Walfred | Photos by Michele WalfredUniversity of Delaware students enrolled in the course Understanding Today’s Agriculture visited a local organic poultry farm for an up-close, candid look into the state's largest agricultural sector. The farm’s owner, Georgie Cartanza, is UD Cooperative Extension’s poultry extension agent and a chicken grower herself with four poultry houses. She taught students about the importance of biosecurity on a farm.
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