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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Recent news
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UD Cooperative Extension offers turkey safety tips
November 24, 2025 | Written by Diane Oliver and Michele WalfredDiane Oliver, a University of Delaware Health and Well-being Extension agent and certified ServSafe instructor, identified the top five food safety mistakes both new and experienced cooks often make when handling and preparing turkey. One of the most surprising is not washing the bird in the sink. Here are Oliver’s top mistakes to avoid. -
Rooted in agriculture
November 21, 2025 | Written by Nya | Photos courtesy of Christy Vanderwende WrightWith 11 University of Delaware graduates spanning three generations, the Vanderwende family has become a staple in Delaware’s agricultural community. The UD legacy begins with Daniel Vanderwende, a UD Class of 1974 graduate. The three generations of Vanderwendes that graduated from UD have had a big impact on Delaware agriculture, from running the family business to working in the state legislature. -
The science of food
November 20, 2025 | Article by Nya Wynn | Photos coutesy of Anne Connelly and Katie YoungAs a high school senior looking at colleges, Anne Connelly knew she wanted to go into a food-related career, but she wasn’t sure in what capacity. Then she came across the University of Delaware’s food science program and immediately knew it was the right fit. Now she enhances her food science degree through internships and study abroad.
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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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Innovation at UD: Harsh Bais
University of Delaware inventor Harsh Bais is a plant biologist, known for his research developing a beneficial bacterium that can help boost plant defenses, water retention and more. Here, Bais—who was named an Innovation Ambassador at UD earlier this year—shares some of what he’s learned about invention along the way.
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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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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, 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 VI and 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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