Feed the world. Protect the planet.


The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources fulfills the tripartite mission of land-grant institutions – teaching, research and extension.
From wildlife conservation to crop genomics, veterinary medicine to behavioral economics, we explore every facet of our natural world. Join us as we search for solutions to life's grandest challenges.

The future of research

Explore Worrilow Hall, our newly redesigned research hub and one of the most modern, state-of-the-art learning facilities on the University of Delaware campus.

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Recent news

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    Success in Veterinary School

    March 18, 2024 | Written by Molly Schafer (UDaily)
    First graduate of non-thesis M.S. in Animal Science program credits her UD coursework with helping her through veterinary school.
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    March 18, 2024 | Written by Nya Wynn (UDaily)
    At the Philadelphia Flower Show, UD students partner with community organization for inspiration.
  • Quail conservation

    March 12, 2024 | Written by Nya Wynn
    UD undergraduate student John Hendell enhances conservation efforts for bobwhite quail through senior thesis project.
  • UD animal science graduate degree launches Gloria Andrade-Feraud into veterinary school

    March 12, 2024 | Written by Molly Schafer
    Originally planning on medical school, Andrade-Feraud soon found that her heart wasn't in it. Then, a friend suggested veterinary school. After transferring to UD from another master's program, Andrade-Feraud was encouraged by the smaller class size, accommodating faculty, and helpful UD community!
  • I’m a food safety expert — I always avoid these 4 items at the grocery store

    March 11, 2024 | Written by David Landsel, New York Post
    University of Delaware's Kali Kniel was interviewed by the New York Post about food safety and foods to avoid buying at the grocery store.

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Extending education to the public

College of Agriculture & Natural Resources | University of Delaware
College of Agriculture & Natural Resources | University of Delaware
CANR. had a presence at the Food Bank's Hunger Conference. Setting up stations for the children to learn about nutrition, conservation, gardening, insects, and food insecurity.

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!

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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.

- U.S. Dept. of Agriculture

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Take a peek at our 350 acres of scientific laboratories, greenhouses, animal facilities, woods, wetlands and apiaries—all right on UD's main campus in Newark, Delaware. Learn all about our outstanding undergraduate programs.

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