In his inaugural address, President Barack Obama made climate change a priority of his second term. It may be too late. Within the lifetimes of today’s children, scientists say, the climate could reach a state unknown in civilization…An international…
Archives for February 2013
Breaking New Ground with Rutgers Organic Land Care Program
The first such program in New Jersey graduates its first class Rutgers Cooperative Extension (RCE) graduated 27 New Jersey landscapers and land care providers from its first Organic Land Care Certificate Program in January. Participants completed a rigorous four-day program where they learned new skills related to sustainable, environmentally-friendly land care practices that improve soil […]
Sustaining Farming on the Urban Fringe: New Grain Farmer Balances Conventional and Organic
A first generation farmer in Ontario, Canada runs both conventional and organic operations on 8,250 acres with a mixed bag of management tools. Read more.
Delaware Bay advocates draw attention to disparity in funding
Delaware Bay advocates are hoping damage from Hurricane Sandy will raise awareness to bring in more funds to protect the body of water that serves three states…Rutgers University’s Institute of Marine and Coastal Sciences is developing commerci…
Recapturing Jersey Tomato Flavor; Rutgers NJAES Brings Back Old Time Varieties
In the dead of winter, home gardeners pore over seed catalogs, carefully selecting varieties of vegetables for their home garden. A staple in most home gardens is the tomato, somewhat easy to grow and very versatile for home cooking. One feature most prized in a tomato is its flavor, the absence of which in store-bought […]
American science professors named recipients of 2013 Japan Prize
Jean Frechet, Vice President for Research at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology, and Grant Willson, professor of chemistry and chemical engineering at University of Texas, received the 2013 Japan Prize for the "Materials and Product…