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The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources serves as a repository for knowledge accrued over three millennia of agricultural practices and examination of the natural world, but it is also the crucible for the forging of new discoveries, new policies, and a new generation of professionals, researchers, and advocates for agriculture and the environment

Sustaining animal agriculture as a major economic engine for Delaware by advancing the understanding of animal genomics, disease, diagnostics and control, and innovative, environmentally friendly production practices.

Developing research capacity and expertise in basic and applied biotechnology in the areas of avian virology, physiology, and genomics, and plant molecular biology and plant breeding.

Developing techniques to keep food safe through food process microbiology, molecular biology, and non-thermal preservation techniques and educating consumers about effective food safety and nutrition.

Increasing the productivity, profitability, and environmental compatibility of production agriculture and horticulture and sustaining them as viable land uses for the future and possible solutions for new uses in a changing climate.

Enhancing and restoring ecosystems and sustaining biodiversity in a manner that recognizes human inputs to the natural system.

Addressing soils related challenges related to land use change, production agriculture and industrial pollution with special attention to nonpoint nutrient pollution.

Sustaining an agricultural economy in the face of a growing suburban landscape while sustaining agriculturally productive land natural resource areas for future generations.

Helping youth develop leadership, life skills, and science knowledge, families to secure financial stability, and communities to provide safety and drug and alcohol prevention programs.

spotlight on success

Student

Kishana Williamson is a junior Animal Science and Wildlife Conservation double major, who transferred to UD from University of Tampa last year. Kishana is the president of Minorities in Agriculture Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANNRS). MANNRS is a recently re-established student organization that focuses on leadership and professional development. Kishana is an active member of ResLife and a Resident Assistant in Russell B. She is also an Ag Ambassador, part of the Ag Day planning team, and the social chair for Animal Science Club.

Faculty

Yan Jin, professor of soil physics in the department of plant and soil sciences, has been named a fellow of the Soil Science Society of America (SSA), the highest recognition of the professional society. Dr. Jin is known for her research in the measurement, modeling, and interpretation of contaminant fate and transport in porous media. In particular, Jin's research concentrates on the vadose zone, the mostly unsaturated zone between the soil surface and the permanent groundwater table.

Alumni

Andrew Wedel graduated from UD's College of Agriculture and Natural Resources in 1992 with his bachelor's degree in Agriculture Engineering Technology. He is currently employed as an agricultural engineer and the division manager at McLanahan Corporation in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania. Andrew was part of the engineering team that installed the new sand/manure separation and recycling system on the UD Dairy Farm.

Extension

Carol Scott, a UD Cooperative Extension educator who oversees all 4-H afterschool programming in New Castle County, has recently been named to serve as a 2008-2009 Afterschool Ambassador by the Washington, D.C. based Afterschool Alliance. Carol is just one of 18 leaders chosen nationwide to promote and build support for America’s afterschool programs. Scott will work in Delaware and nationally to organize public events, communicate with policy makers and build support for afterschool programs.