Sparks Lectureship Series
feat. Dr. Andrea Carminati, Professor of Soil Physics and Terrestrial Ecosystems at ETH Zurich
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
Helping gardens and interns grow
UD Botanic Gardens' Andrew Adams: Curator of plants and students
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
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Developing leadership skills at the Delaware FFA State Convention at UD
April 01, 2026 | Written by Katie Peikes | Photos by Kendall Metz and Rebecca MooreMore than 700 middle school and high school students from across Delaware cultivated their passion for agriculture and honed their leadership skills at UD for the 2026 Delaware FFA State Convention. This was the second year in a row the FFA state convention was held at UD. The students practiced their public speaking skills, learned about agricultural marketing and communications, helped protect a creek from future flooding, and more. -
Celebrating earth month
April 01, 2026 | Written by UDaily StaffApril is Earth Month, and the University of Delaware community will celebrate our planet and demonstrate UD’s commitment to sustainability with events throughout the month. One of the events is Ag Day, hosted by the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. The decades-old tradition brings thousands of people to the college each April to learn about and celebrate agriculture. -
10 ways native plants make gardening so much easier and more affordable
March 26, 2026 | Written by Jenny Brown | Yahoo ShoppingNative plants are important for pollinators’ success and they can thrive in your own yard. University of Delaware’s Doug Tallamy, founder of Homegrown National Park, speaks on the value of adding native plants to your garden, including saving money on birdseed, attracting butterflies to your own backyard, and not having to weed as often.
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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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Enriching staple crops
New University of Delaware research studied how well a healthy bacteria, Streptomyces coelicolor M145, could enhance the levels of the amino acid ergothioneine in spring wheat. In a lab experiment, they found the bacteria could naturally fortify cereal crops, making them more protein-rich in their roots and shoots. The findings suggest that there are natural ways to enrich protein concentration in crops, to help feed the world.
Innovation at UD: Harsh Bais: youtube.com/watch?v=ByKeUwvbzTI
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