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UD Extension staff to return 11/30/20
Welcome to UD Cooperative Extension
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! You have questions. We have expert answers.
From nutrition classes and Master Naturalist courses to 4-H youth clubs and programs that support local agriculture — UD Cooperative Extension has something for everyone.
COVID-19: We are facing this challenge together
Together We Make the First State Great: youtube.com/watch?v=AYfd9vhiAjo
As the current coronavirus (COVID-19) situation continues to rapidly evolve our goal, as your local Cooperative Extension service, is to assist you in protecting the health and safety of your families, friends and community.
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November Spotlight: Porter Gang 4-H Club
November 20, 2020 | Written by The Porter Gang 4-H ClubPorter Gang has been a general interest 4-H club in New Castle County since 1965. It was founded by Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Moore, who lived on Porter Road in Bear-hence, the name "Porter Gang." -
Embracing turfgrass research to increase fertilizer efficiency
November 19, 2020 | Written by John Emerson (Extension Agent - Turfgrass Nutrient Management) and Sydney Riggi (Extension Associate - Nutrient Management)Applying nutrients in the form of fertilizer to turfgrass is a key component to having healthy turf. The goal of any fertilizer application is for the plant to take up the fertilizer and minimize the loss of nutrients, specifically nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P), to ground and surface water. In many Mid-Atlantic States, there are regulations that limit fertilizer applications during the winter months. -
Field testing new integrated weed management strategies
November 13, 2020 | Written by Kay Ledbetter from AgriLife TodayMark VanGessel, Ph.D., from University of Delaware is part of a new study lead by Texas A&M AgriLife that will research how well several new weed management strategies can help reduce weeds and mitigate the increasing occurrence of herbicide resistance. -
Giving thanks for our 4-H volunteers
November 13, 2020 | Written by Ernie LopezWith just a few more weeks in 2020, it won’t be long till Delaware 4-H turns the page towards a new and exciting year. While the current year has had its challenges, the meaningful work and leadership of our volunteers proved a powerful testament to the strength of 4-H and the value of our four essential elements: mastery, generosity, independence and belonging. -
Friends of Extension
November 10, 2020 | Written by Dante LaPentaThe Friends of Extension Awards were presented during a virtual ceremony on Oct. 29, 2020. University of Delaware Cooperative Extension honored Joe Sebastiani, the Delaware 4-H Foundation, Delaware Division of Libraries and the Ritter family.
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