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Food, Fuel and Environment

Students in Agriculture and Natural Resources programs study the efficacy of plant and animal production systems, the preservation of natural resources, and the importance of balancing all within a sustainable environment.

Bachelor’s Degrees

Agriculture, BS

  • Agri-Business
  • Agriscience Education
  • Animal & Poultry Science
  • Equine Business Management
  • General Agriculture
  • Plant Science: Agronomy
  • Plant Science: Horticulture
  • Pre-Veterinary Science

Natural Resources, BS

  • Environmental Science
  • Fisheries Management
  • Wildlife Management

Master’s Degrees

Agriculture, MS

  • Animal Science
  • Plant Science

Natural Resources, MS

Doctoral Degree

Integrative Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences, PhD

Department of Agriculture & Natural Resources

Relationships between agriculture, the environment, wildlife and humans are the focus within this department. Through environmentally focused education and research, students will learn new ways to manage and sustain agriculture and resources to help protect the world we live in.

RESEARCH PROJECTS   

There are various research projects within the department that include plant molecular genetics, poultry production, and many more dealing with agriculture and natural resources. Our faculty frequently collaborates with outside organizations, such as CIBER and other universities, in pursuit of change and innovation for the environmental landscape.

CIBER 

The Center for Integrated Biological and Environmental Research (CIBER) serves as an umbrella for researchers from DSU, Wesley College, DTCC and the University of Delaware for collaborative research in the environmental and life sciences.

Learn more about CIBER

EPSCoR

The Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research is a federal grant program led by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to help states develop their research capabilities and institutions.

The goals of EPSCoR are to engage across different fields of study to address environmental and energy challenges and to educate on the benefits of the research; develop new ways of thinking and action through targeting education programs, focusing on long-term sustainability; build competitive research teams, and integrate new initiatives into our institutions.

Learn more about EPSCoR

iTree

The iTree project was developed by Dr. Sathya Elavarthi and researcher Tiffini R. Johnson to explore the functions of the urban forest at Delaware State University using iTree Streets, a free, peer-reviewed software suite from the USDA Forest Service.

View the iTree map

FACULTY PROFILES   

Meet our highly trained faculty, who dedicate their time to their work and their students. Of the faculty in our department, 98% hold terminal degrees in their respective discipline and many collaborate in research partnerships.Faculty Profiles  

STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES & OUTREACH 

We admit many types of students into the DSU family, each with their own unique goals and aspirations. To help our students meet their needs, we have various opportunities for students to get involved with activities specific to their chosen field.

Study Abroad

Study abroad to add to your college experience.

Ghana, the Land and Its People Study Abroad Programs 

CAST Clubs  

Clubs are a great way to get involved with your college and build your resume. Clubs that relate to your major build upon what you learn in class, offering an invaluable experience.

Read More about CAST clubs