Passion for veterinary medicine
Aspiring veterinarian Rory Raymer furthers her love for animals through hands-on animal medicine and lab research
Growing space crops
NASA funds UD’s Qingwu Meng to study food grown during human space exploration
Sharing their research
Thirty-three student researchers showcase their work at the Fall 2022 CANR Research Symposium.
From Tanzania to Delaware
Plant science research opportunity brings graduate student Shem Elias to UD
Veterinary externs
Undergraduates gain firsthand experience in animal hospitals
The science of food
Sydney Tankard spends the summer in research and development with Kraft Heinz
Feed the world. Protect the planet.
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources is committed to fulfilling 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.
Winter Session
UD students are encouraged to enroll in Winter Session to get ahead or catch up on courses.
Check out CANR winter session courses like From the Cow to the Cone: The Science and Business of Ice Cream, Debates in Conservation Biology or Pandemic Preparedness and One Health among others.
From the Cow to the Cone: Science and Business of Ice Cream: youtube.com/watch?v=nfN3p1Ovmxc
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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A vision for veterinary medicine
December 02, 2022 | Written by Dante LaPentaAnimal science major Stephanie Bayron plans career in veterinary shelter medicine in Puerto Rico. “Reducing the number of stray animals reduces disease outbreaks; addressing overbreeding and overpopulation is so critical,” Bayron said. -
Archery takes 4-Her Abby Sparpaglione across the globe
November 30, 2022 | Written by Dante LaPenta4-Her Abby Sparpaglione travels far and wide to compete in national and international archery competitions. -
Growing space crops
November 28, 2022 | Written by Dante LaPentaGrowing food in space is fraught with daunting challenges, including extreme environmental stressors like radiation and microgravity. Qingwu (William) Meng, an assistant professor of controlled-environment horticulture, is an expert on plant growth and light, which, as you’ll remember from your elementary school science or Ms. Frizzle’s Magic School Bus, is an essential component in turning a seed into a mature plant.
Upcoming events
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.
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.
Featured video
Tour the UD College of Agriculture and Natural Resources: youtube.com/watch?v=tIDDNFydb6w
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