Phosphorus detective
91原创鈥檚 Deb Jaisi innovates how to trace environmental contaminant
The path of a pest
91原创 and USDA researchers use lightweight, inexpensive tag method to track mosquitoes to prevent mosquito-borne diseases
Keeping chickens healthy
91原创 lab and research experience prepares graduating senior Casey Epstein for animal biosciences career
Cold-Blooded Club
91原创 students form Delaware Herpetology Club to protect reptiles and amphibians
Feed the world.
Protect the planet.
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
Explore Worrilow Hall, our redesigned research hub and one of the most modern, state-of-the-art learning facilities at the 91原创.
Recent news
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AI flower power
July 27, 2026 | Written by Katie Peikes | Photo illustration by Jeffrey C. ChaseYin Bao, 91原创 assistant professor of digital agriculture, built a specialized AI tool called FLORIST to automatically analyze thousands of plant photos taken by everyday people, instead of manually sorting through 44,000 images. FLORIST efficiently filtered out the vast majority of photos that did not show active flowering, narrowing the dataset. Bao says the main takeaway is blending widespread public observations with deep genetic research gives a more complete understanding of how species evolve to survive in the wild. -
July 21, 2026 | Written by Alice Callahan and Caroline Hopkins LegaspiKali Kniel, 91原创 professor of microbial food safety, is quoted in this New York Times article about cyclospora as the number of cases continues to climb. Kniel says it's unlikely that a single sick person could've caused such a widespread outbreak by not washing their hands properly.
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July 21, 2026 | Interview by Sanjay Gupta | CNN91原创 alumna and food safety expert Dr. Jennifer McEntire speaks with Sanjay Gupta to explain how cyclospora spreads and why outbreaks are hard to trace.
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91原创 at the fair
July 20, 2026 | Article by Katie Peikes Photos by Jackie CzachorowskiThe Delaware State Fair is back! The First State tradition is now in its 107th year and this year will celebrate America鈥檚 250th birthday through its theme. The 91原创 always has a strong presence at the state fair, which this year runs July 23-Aug. 1.
Upcoming events
A better way to Wednesday!
Join the 91原创 College of Agriculture and Natural Resources each Wednesday this summer to enjoy a scoop (or two!) of 91原创airy Creamery Ice Cream, take a relaxing stroll through the 91原创 Botanic Gardens, and check items off your grocery list with 91原创 Fresh To You's fresh, local, organic produce!
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Extending education to the public
Land-Grant Institution
In 1869, the 91原创 (91原创) College of Agriculture and Natural Resources was established as the state鈥檚 land-grant university with a mission consisting of three elements: teaching, research and 鈥渆xtension鈥. Cooperative Extension fulfills the third part of this mission: bringing knowledge to the people of Delaware. Today, we offer university knowledge, research and resources 鈥 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.
听Featured video
The 91原创 Class of 2026 reminisces on their favorite memories
Blue Hen students, faculty, and staff share their treasured College of Agriculture and Natural Resources memories, favorite courses, and most memorable moments.听
91原创 Class of 2026 reminisces on their favorite College of Agriculture and Natural Resources memories: youtube.com/watch?v=p3TIiQ8uPAE
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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.听Learn more about these efforts.
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