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 redesigned research hub and one of the most modern, state-of-the-art learning facilities at the University of Delaware.
Recent news
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To The Bat Cave
December 03, 2024 | Written by Molly SchaferRebekah Kading, associate professor at Colorado State University, studies vector-borne pathogens and emerging arboviruses. The UD alumna says her teaching methodology is influenced by the months she spent in UD’s Ecology Woods, assisting Professor Emeritus Roland Roth with his famous study of the wood thrush. -
UD online master’s program in applied statistics alumna Anaise Higgins took the unconventional path to data science
November 21, 2024 | Written by Nya WynnAnaise Higgins, a UD Class of 2023 graduate of the online master’s program in applied statistics, successfully transitioned into a data science career after completing her degree. The program's flexibility allowed her to work full time while gaining essential skills in areas such as machine learning and statistical methods, which she now uses as a data scientist with a top national insurance company. -
Military entomologist
November 13, 2024 | Written by Nya WynnAfter meeting medical entomologists during his time serving in the United States Air Force, Thor Freeman, now a sophomore at the University of Delaware, became very aware of the risks that pests have on the military. This knowledge inspired him to dive into the history of different vector-borne diseases that have impacted the armed forces in the past. -
Artists for community
November 12, 2024 | Written by Megan M.F. Everhart | Photos courtesy of Aaron Terry and the Delaware Transportation CorporationUD Apiary is featured in a UDaily story about art and community. Alison Miller, a senior fine arts major, took a printmaking class where the assignment was to design a label for UD Apiary’s honey jars. Miller’s design was chosen to be printed on honey jars sold at UDairy Creamery. -
Meet our new faculty: Muhammed Shafeekh Muyyarikkandy
November 07, 2024 | Story by Katie Peikes | Photo courtesy of Shafeekh MuyyarikkandyUniversity of Delaware assistant professor of interdisciplinary food animal product quality and food safety Shafeekh Muyyarikkandy is a new faculty member in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Department of Animal and Food Sciences. He uses One Health to study disease transmission between animals and humans, and the interaction between diseases and the animal or human host. He also researches how to mitigate antibiotic resistance.
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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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Uniquely UD
The UD College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Newark Farm is a testament to the college's more than 150 years of innovation and education. Covering 350 acres on the main campus, it's a hands-on learning hub for students and faculty, exploring animals, crops, wetlands, and greenhouses. Tradition meets research, shaping leaders in agriculture and beyond. Since Delaware became a land-grant university, the farm has focused on hands-on learning. Its impact extends beyond campus, supporting farmers, researchers, and policymakers statewide. Through programs like Cooperative Extension, we turn knowledge into action for a stronger economy, environment, and community.
Uniquely UD: College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Newark Farm: youtube.com/watch?v=Gg7Yz7mznhk
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
CANR's Commitment
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) is committed to promoting an inclusive and supportive environment for all faculty, staff and students. Learn more about these efforts.
UD's commitment to an equitable and inclusive environment
The University of Delaware does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability, religion, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law in its employment, educational programs and activities, admissions policies, and scholarship and loan programs as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies. The University of Delaware also prohibits unlawful harassment including sexual harassment and sexual violence.
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