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Undergraduate researchers compete in regional symposium
Article by UDaily staff | November 03, 2017
UD students take six first-place, five second-place awards
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Nov. 7: Research orientation for new UD faculty
Article by UDaily staff | October 25, 2017
Session will explore ‘Engaging in Research at UD’
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UD's Jaisi receives research fellowship
Article by Beth Chajes | September 21, 2017
New NSF EPSCoR funding program helps early-career faculty develop expertise, collaborations
Carvel Research and Education Center
STEM Outreach in Sussex County
Middle school students learn about agriculture science
Cover Crop Research
Researchers study the multiple benefits of cover crop mixtures
Crop Research
Poultry Health
Research + Extension
Sharing the latest research with our community
Internships
Creating Partnerships
Reaching across programs and institutions for efficient solutions
Field Tours
The Elbert N. and Ann V. Carvel Research and Education Center
The Carvel Center campus, located in Georgetown in Sussex County, fulfills the tripartite mission of our land-grant university — teaching, research and Extension outreach. The Carvel Center serves as the southern agriculture experiment station for the University of Delaware College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, and encompasses the Thurman Adams Jr. Agriculture Research Farm (347 acres) with a focus on agronomic, vegetable and horticulture crops, the Warrington Irrigation Research Farm (120 acres) in Harbeson, Lasher Laboratory for poultry diagnostics, and the Jones Hamilton Environmental Research House. Our campus is also home to Sussex County Cooperative Extension providing programing in 4-H Youth Development, Poultry, Family and Consumer Sciences, and Lawn and Garden.
With an overall staff of 50 full-time administrators, agents, faculty, and specialists, assisted by 50 to 70 seasonal part-time employees and student interns, the Carvel Center paves the way in serving the needs of the agricultural industry, youth and families, students and residents of our great state. Learn more about our history.
Location
The Carvel Research and Education Center
16483 County Seat Highway
Georgetown, Delaware 19947
16483 County Seat Highway
Georgetown, Delaware 19947
302-856-7303
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Student Opportunities at the Carvel Center
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Our facility continues the strong tradition of serving our agricultural clientele and their families as well as the citizens of Delaware.
Carvel REC director
Our facility continues the strong tradition of serving our agricultural clientele and their families as well as the citizens of Delaware.
Carvel REC director
Upcoming Events/Workshops
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Featured News
Malt Barley a Perfect Fit for Area Farmers?
To meet the demand of a thriving craft brewing industry and sourcing local ingredients, University of Delaware researchers and Extension specialists based at the Carvel Center are examining the vialibity of growing malt barley in Delmarva. Read the UDaily article.
NBC News 10 video: More on UD's role with malt barley research
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Brain camp
Article by Beth Chajes | September 15, 2017
Summer workshop entices curious minds to explore cognitive and brain sciences
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New Connections’ speaker series
Article by Ann Manser | September 08, 2017
Starting Sept. 11, weekly talks highlight interdisciplinary knowledge, community engagement
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Name the Blue Hens game day mascots
Article by Adam Thomas | August 28, 2017
UD to feature live Blue Hens at home football games this fall.
History of the Agriculture Research Center in Georgetown
A Delaware General Assembly act provided the establishment of an agricultural substation for southern Delaware. The first structure at the new "Substation" opened in 1942, which is still in use — now as storage space.
A more thorough, published history written by former Extension specialist and former Delaware Secretary of Agriculture, Ed Kee, is now available in the fall of 2019. See our history page for details.