Conserving Delaware's Wildlife
UD alumnus leads wildlife conservation
and management for the state
Bird flu: What you need to know
DE state poultry agent shares 6 things to know about avian influenza.
Representing rural America
Distinguished alumnus Roger Glendenning
reflects on 36 years with the USDA
From face-offs to the farm
OJ Morris excels on the lacrosse field and in pre-veterinary medicine
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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University of Delaware wins impact award at 2025 Farm Robotics Challenge
May 13, 2025 | Written by Katie Peikes | Photo courtesy of Yin BaoA team of University of Delaware students won recognition for designing a technological solution to tackle challenges farmers face. -
UD’s animal science graduate degree paves a path to veterinary school
May 12, 2025 | Written by Molly SchaferWhen Lexi Roloson decided to become a veterinarian, she had a problem: it was her senior year of college, and she had not completed the coursework or work experience required for competitive veterinary school applications. UD’s non-thesis M.S. in animal science provided the solution. The degree allowed Roloson to gain the necessary experience inside and outside the classroom, and start saving animals before she even received her diploma. -
Bug bites
May 09, 2025 | Written by Katie Peikes | Photos by Evan Krape | Photo illustration by Jeffrey C. ChaseA new University of Delaware course exposes students to the sustainable world of insect cuisine. The course, Insects as Food, is the brainchild of Michael Crossley, assistant professor and agricultural entomologist. Crossley is trying to break the "ick" factor barrier that prevents many people from tasting insect cuisine and incorporating them into their daily diets. -
Conserving Delaware’s Wildlife
May 08, 2025 | Written by Molly Schafer Photos courtesy of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) and Joe RogersonJoe Rogerson couldn’t wait to start his graduate studies at the University of Delaware. The wildlife ecology alumnus skipped his college graduation to jump-start his graduate fieldwork. In 2005, Rogerson was the first UD student to earn an M.S. in wildlife ecology. He said his time at UD helped crystallize his career path in conservation. -
Ecologically important gardening tasks
May 06, 2025 | Written by: Margaret RoachUD's Doug Tallamy introduces gardeners to the intimate connections between plants and animals imperiled by the biodiversity crisis, and propose actions we can take. Tallamy distills essential takeaways in topics as big as evolution and food webs, alongside targeted, can-do answers, such as reducing hazard to beneficial insects from our human obsession with artificial light at night.
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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
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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