Due to the current COVID-19 situation, University of Delaware offices are closed and staff are working remotely. We have taken this step to protect the health and safety of our community but we want to remain as responsive to clientele as possible. Agents are still responding to phone calls and distance communication. Below is a listing of the best way to contact agents at this time.
If you have plant or insect diagnostic samples please contact the agent covering agriculture or horticulture for your county.
Soil test submission procedures have changed. For up to date soil testing information, including how to purchase kits and submit soil samples please visit the Soil Testing Laboratory’s website: https://www.udel.edu/academics/colleges/canr/cooperative-extension/environmental-stewardship/soil-testing/
Sussex County
For commercial agriculture needs contact Cory Whaley at 302-542-1857 or whaley@udel.edu
For commercial horticulture needs contact Tracy Wootten at 302-236-0298 or wootten@udel.edu
For poultry management for seasonal readiness, ventilation, animal husbandry and welfare, troubleshooting performance contact Georgie Cartanza at 302-632-3173 or cartanza@udel.edu.
For general lawn and garden questions use our “Ask Extension” service https://www.udel.edu/extension/ask/ or contact our Garden Line at (302) 856-2585 x535
Kent County
For agriculture needs contact Jake Jones at 302-612-1828 or jgjones@udel.edu
For livestock/equine, pasture and Quality Assurance certification needs (PQA/YQCA, etc.) contact Susan Garey at (302) 730-4000 or truehart@udel.edu
For commercial horticulture needs contact Blake Moore at (302) 730-4000 or rbmoore@udel.edu
For general lawn and garden questions use our “Ask Extension” service https://www.udel.edu/extension/ask/ or contact our Garden Line at (302) 730-4000
New Castle
For agriculture, animal science, hay and pasture needs contact Dan Severson at 302-299-9158 or severson@udel.edu
For commercial horticulture needs contact Carrie Murphy at 302-831-1426 or cjmurphy@udel.edu
For general lawn and garden questions use our “Ask Extension” service https://www.udel.edu/extension/ask/ or contact our Garden Line at (302) 831-8862