Last October, RVCC, in partnership with the Rotary Club of Branchburg, broke ground on an enabling garden, or accessible, barrier-free garden at the college’s Branchburg Campus… The enabling garden vision and mission was launched in 2011 as part of a partnership between Rotary International District 7510 (Central New Jersey) and Rutgers University and its entities, New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension. Known as the “Rotary and Rutgers: Growing Lives One Seed at a Time” initiative, it features barrier-free, accessible gardens, and/or activities, provided with modifications to be enjoyed by people with disabilities.
Archives for June 2016
Resources available for finding rural senior care
Liz Butterbaugh knows it can be a challenge to find senior assisted living facilities in rural areas… Barbara O’Neill, Rutgers University Extension finance specialist, presents helpful questions in an Extension news release to guide retirement housin…
In Memoriam: Professor and Extension Specialist George Wulster (1949-2016)
George Wulster, professor and extension specialist in floriculture in the Department of Plant Biology and Pathology at Rutgers, died on June 14 at the age of 66. A resident of Lebanon, NJ, he retired after 36 years at Rutgers as a professor emeritus in January 2014. Wulster received his Ph.D. in post-harvest physiology from Rutgers […]
Barnegat Bay still troubled: 9 things to know
From tourism dollars to property values, Barnegat Bay has a huge economic influence on the Jersey Shore. As the population around the bay continues to grow, concerns remain about its health… Oxygen in the water is essential for fish – the report rated the amount of oxygen in Barnegat Bay as “good.” Rutgers Professor Michael Kennish questioned the accuracy of the report on this point, saying more data was necessary.
Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Atlantic County has Added 18 New Master Gardeners
The NJ Agricultural Experiment Station and Rutgers Cooperative Extension announce the addition of 18 new Master Gardeners to its Atlantic County program. These Master Gardeners have completed 60 hours of intensive classroom instruction and will fulfill 85 volunteer hours over the coming year. The Rutgers Master Gardeners of Atlantic County spearhead over a dozen educational […]
Ethel A. Jacobsen First-Graders Harvest Garlic Scapes From Schoolyard Garden
It’s spring harvest time at the Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School garden in Surf City. Last week Joanne Kinsey, Family and Community Health Sciences educator at the Cooperative Extension of Ocean and Atlantic Counties, Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station, joined the school’s first-graders and teachers Sarah Esarey and Kelly Turner to harvest garlic scapes – for eating and for learning… After experiencing the outdoor classroom firsthand, Kinsey remarked, “The kids were fantastic and really enjoyed working in the garden and tasting the garlic scape pasta. I totally enjoyed the entire experience, the pasta was delicious, and I hope to be invited back again.”
Somerset County 4-H Sends 3 Members to National 4-H Citizenship Conference
Three Somerset County 4-H members will travel to the nation’s capital to represent New Jersey at the 2016 Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) Conference… “The conference provides opportunities for young people to identify individual citizenship rights and responsibilities; identify issues facing youth and explore causes and possible solutions; establish communication with law makers; witness government in action; and develop a personal citizenship action plan” said Lisa Rothenburger, Somerset County 4-H Agent.
Lindley G. Cook 4-H Camp Holds Annual Spring Family Weekend
The Lindley G. Cook 4-H Camp held its Spring Family Weekend on May 20-22, giving summer campers (and their parents who wish they could be summer campers) an opportunity to spend a weekend together having fun. “One of the goals of this weekend is to provide the opportunity for brand new families to get introduced […]
Farm Tour Visits Winery, Oysters, Plant Center
Fourteen individuals working in New Jersey’s farming and agribusiness who are participating in the state’s Agriculture Society’s Leadership Program toured Cape May County June 8, to discover problems first-hand, issues and solutions facing agricultural production, marketing, and finance… Cape May County farmers produce a wide range of crops, livestock, and farm programs according to Jenny Carleo, Agricultural, and Resource management agent, Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County. “The majority of our farmers grow vegetables and fruits for direct market to consumers,” Carleo noted. Most of the farms are between 10-49 acres.
4-H Youth Leadership Institute to be held at Rutgers University, June 29-30
Twenty-four (24) 4-H members representing 10 counties will be participating in the New Jersey 4-H goLEAD Youth Leadership Institute on June 29-30, at Rutgers University in New Brunswick… “Citizenship is one of the 4-H Mission Mandates so community service is an integral part of every 4-H member’s experience. The goLEAD curriculum will enhance 4-H members knowledge about how to go about planning and conducting service projects in their own communities, as well as reflect on the impact they are having on their community.” says Jeannette Rea Keywood, 4-H Agent, Department of 4-H Youth Development.