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Recent news
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Financing the Future of Agriculture: Delaware Agriculture shares feedback with the Federal Reserve Bank
September 14, 2026 | Article and photos by Michele Walfred, CANR CommunicationsIn early September, individuals representing a cross-section of Delaware agriculture accepted invitations to a candid conversation with the Federal Reserve Bank. The attendees included produce and grain growers, poultry and dairy farmers, ag lenders, suppliers, commercial poultry integrators, and owners of agritourism venues. The event was hosted by the University of Delaware Elbert N. and Ann V. Carvel Research and Education Center in Georgetown. -
Next-gen soil scientists
September 10, 2026 | Written by: Molly Schafer | Photos courtesy of Moklesur Rahman and Shreeram InamdarDelaware high school students had the chance to get their hands dirty while learning about wetland ecology during a workshop led by researchers from the University of Delaware College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Watershed Sciences Research Group. -
Training farmers on produce safety
September 01, 2026 | Written by Katie PeikesThe University of Delaware College of Agriculture and Natural Resources and UD Cooperative Extension offer the Produce Safety Alliance Training at least three times a year, to educate farmers on food safety to reduce the chances of produce contamination on their farms and illness that could be associated with their produce. The training is required for farms over a certain size and gives them up-to-date training in the latest food safety trends. -
Arctic ally
September 01, 2026 | Written by Molly SchaferPolar bears are synonymous with wildlife conservation. Their reliance on imperiled Arctic sea ice perfectly illustrates the impact of a warming climate. In zoos, the charismatic megafauna rank among the top attractions. With the help of researchers like University of Delaware College of Agriculture and Natural Resources alumna Erin Curry, these zoo bears play an important role in the conservation of their wild brethren
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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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Supporting the Townsend East Lawn and Garden
Valann Budischak sees Townsend East Lawn and Garden as the missing piece of the puzzle. The former director of the UD Botanic Gardens shares how the project will transform a UD campus parking lot into an ecologically-minded space for student engagement, experiential learning, and community connections.
Supporting the Townsend East Lawn and Garden: Valann Budischak: youtube.com/watch?v=CMG3VE3EowM
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