2026 senior spotlights
These graduates left their mark on the UD College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
Keeping chickens healthy
UD lab and research experience prepares graduating senior Casey Epstein for animal biosciences career
Cold-Blooded Club
UD students form Delaware Herpetology Club to protect reptiles and amphibians
4-H Afterschool
Building kids' confidence, creativity and community across the First State
Behind the greens
Plant and Soil Sciences’ alumni, faculty and students get to work on the golf course
Feed the world.
Protect the planet.
The adventure continues
Blue Hen alumnae still traveling together 23 years after study abroad course
Community conservation
Alumnus Brian Griffiths supports Indigenous Peruvian Amazon community goals
The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources is a unified community of leaders addressing the grand challenges that define our relationship with the natural world and the future of global agriculture through rigorous and engaged research, innovative and discovery-based teaching, and impact-driven outreach and engagement.
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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The U.S. Forest Service wants to move west and close regional offices
May 26, 2026 | Written by Alan Yu | WHYYThe U.S. Forest Service plans to move its headquarters from Washington, D.C. to Salt Lake City, Utah, and will consider closing regional offices around the country, including four in Pennsylvania. Scientists, foresters, and some in the lumber industry are concerned about losing important programs that only the Forest Service can do. -
A guide to converting your lawn into a wildlife friendly garden
May 21, 2026 | Written by Celia Llopis-Jepsen | NPRReducing lawn size can reduce negative environmental impacts. It can also create space for gardens that feed wildlife — great news at a time when North America has lost one-quarter of its birds, and the U.S. has lost one-fifth of its butterflies. -
New garden will provide expanded outdoor seating at UDairy Creamery
May 21, 2026 | Written by Josh Shannon | Newark PostThe Newark Post gives a preview of the Townsend East Lawn and Garden project. The parking lot behind Townsend Hall will be turned into a new outdoor space that will serve as a gateway to the University of Delaware Botanic Gardens and UDairy Creamery.
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.
Featured video
The UD Class of 2026 reminisces on their favorite memories
Blue Hen students, faculty, and staff share their treasured College of Agriculture and Natural Resources memories, favorite courses, and most memorable moments.
UD Class of 2026 reminisces on their favorite College of Agriculture and Natural Resources memories: youtube.com/embed/videoseries?list=com.synechron.udel.models.functions.SubstrAfter
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The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive community where everyone is welcome. Learn more about these efforts.
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