
Feed the world. Protect the planet.
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources fulfills the tripartite mission of land-grant institutions – teaching, research and extension.
From wildlife conservation to crop genomics, veterinary medicine to behavioral economics, we explore every facet of our natural world. Join us as we search for solutions to life's grandest challenges.

The future of research
Explore Worrilow Hall, our newly redesigned research hub and one of the most modern, state-of-the-art learning facilities on the University of Delaware campus.
Recent news
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Research showcase
November 29, 2023 | Written by Dante LaPentaNearly 40 graduate students, post-doctoral researchers and undergraduate students descended upon the Townsend Hall Commons to showcase their research and internship work at the Fall 2023 College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) Student Research Symposium. The students summarized their findings to judges and curious University of Delaware faculty and staff. -
Why You Should *Never* Rinse Your Thanksgiving Turkey
November 17, 2023 | Written by Collette Reitz, "thekitchn", Yahoo NewsGood kitchen hygiene is always important. You should wash your hands before you start cooking and after handling raw meat. But washing your turkey on Thanksgiving morning? Not so fast. -
Check out Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant's UD-inspired beer that was made by students
November 15, 2023 | Written by Krys'tal GriffinFor all the beer-loving fans of the Fightin’ Blue Hens out there, you can take your blue-and-gold pride a step further with Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant's newest boozy creation, which was created by 15 UD students: Blue Hen Haze.
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Extending education to the public

Land-Grant Institution
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!
College graduates with expertise in food, agriculture, renewable natural resources and the environment are essential to our ability to address the U.S. priorities of food security, sustainable energy and environmental quality.
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