By the end of March 2020, the response to the COVID-19 global pandemic culminated in over 100 countries worldwide instituting full or partial lockdowns, affecting billions of people. As students, parents, employees, businesses and others scrambled to adjust to new restrictions, the range of the impact on different groups became apparent. Representative of this were […]
Morris County Hosts 4-H Camp, in Minecraft, During National 4-H Week
Experience L.G. Cook 4-H Camp Live Via Minecraft The Morris County 4-H Minecraft Club members are building again! After the success of the Morris County 4-H Minecraft Fair, the members decided to do something special for National 4-H Week in October. Club members spent the rest of their summer break recreating the beloved L.G. Cook […]
Hispanic Heritage Month: Serving Residents in Communities Where They Live
During Hispanic Heritage Month, we take the time to recognize and celebrate New Jersey communities that share a common language. The educational programs and activities that Rutgers provides to support health and well-being, requires also the recognition of the rich diversity of New Jersey residents. Richard Alomar, director of the Office of Urban Extension and Engagement and associate professor […]
4-H Igniting Your Leadership Potential
Igniting Your Leadership Potential – Certificate in Leadership Development The Certificate in Leadership Development is a series of Leadership Development courses taught online. Courses are designed for youth in grades 8-13 and offer an opportunity for them to learn about leadership, gain knowledge, sharpen their leadership skills, and prepare to lead. Youth will earn digital […]
Rutgers-led Research Further Enhances Shellfish Aquaculture in New Jersey
Shellfish aquaculture is one of the most important aquaculture industries in the U.S. and around the world. Among the most environmentally friendly food production systems on earth, shellfish farming boosts both socioeconomic and ecological benefits. New Jersey’s farm-raised shellfish are highly sought after, appreciated for their high quality and unique flavor. Currently, there are about […]
Bat Tick Found for the First Time in New Jersey
A tick species associated with bats has been reported for the first time in New Jersey and could pose health risks to people, pets and livestock, according to a Rutgers-led study in the Journal of Medical Entomology. This species (Carios kelleyi) is a “soft” tick. Deer ticks, which carry Lyme disease, are an example of “hard” ticks. […]
Welcome To The New Jersey 4-H Virtual Fair
County and 4-H Fairs are typically a must-attend event for many families during the summer months of July-September! In a year that we were not able to gather together at county fairs due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the New Jersey 4-H Program tried something new and hosted a New Jersey 4-H Virtual Fair to showcase some of […]
Mercer County 4-H Find Out Fridays
For many years, Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Mercer County has delivered numerous summer camp programs for youth throughout the Trenton area. When the pandemic hit, and the 4-H staff was unable to provide in-person summer programming, Mercer County 4-H had to creatively design new offerings to reach these underserved youth. Through partnerships with Mercer County SNAP-Ed, Mercer Street Friends, and the Center for Child and Family Achievement (CCFA), the team created a program called “Find Out Fridays.” For six weeks, from July to August, 100 families […]
More Than Words: Communicating About a COVID-19 Vaccine
Health officials can’t rely on a one-size-fits-all message when it comes to communicating with the public about a forthcoming COVID-19 vaccine, says Professor William Hallman, an experimental psychologist who uses scientific research to explore human behavior. Many questions are circulating about a forthcoming vaccine for COVID-19. When will it be ready? How effective will it […]
The 2020 4‑H STEM Challenge is a Race to Land Humans on Mars this year!
The race to land humans on Mars is on! The annual 4-H STEM Challenge in connection with Rutgers looks a little different this year but the enthusiasm remains. The 2020 challenge will explore sending a mission to Mars with the activity, Mars Base Camp. Developed by Google and Virginia Cooperative Extension, Mars Base Camp is […]
