Last spring, the murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, and long histories of violence and discrimination spurred national protests and activism. Like the rest of the country, the Honors College at Rutgers–New Brunswick and its students, staff, and faculty deeply felt the impact of these events. The renewal of the Black Lives Matter movement brought to the […]
U.S. Fresh Produce and Milk Disruptions and the New Jersey Farm Outlook
Why are there food shortages right now in certain areas? How can food be scarce when media reports reveal milk being dumped on the farm or at processing plants? Why are vegetable fields, ready to be harvested, being plowed under in Florida and California? The situation at first glance makes no sense. Why is the […]
New Jersey 4-H Salutes Volunteers During National Volunteer Week April 19-25
Each year, thousands of volunteers in New Jersey donate their time and energy to make their communities a better place to live. These volunteers will be among the millions across the country who will be spotlighted during National Volunteer Week, April 19-25. One group that relies heavily on volunteers is the New Jersey 4-H Youth […]
Prof. Julie Lockwood Elected 2020 Fellow of the Ecological Society of America
Julie Lockwood, chair and professor in the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Natural Resources, was elected a 2020 fellow of the Ecological Society of America (ESA). The society’s fellowship program recognizes the many ways in which its members contribute to ecological research and discovery, communication, education and pedagogy, and management and policy. Lockwood’s research is helping […]
NJ Healthy Kids Initiative Creates On-line Resources for Partner Schools
With schools switching to an online learning platform due to COVID19, The New Jersey Healthy Kids Initiative (NJHKI) is finding new and innovative ways to engage with their partner schools. Prior to COVID-19 social distancing measures, the NJHKI team, supported by the New Jersey Institute for Food, Nutrition, and Health (IFNH) student Nutrition Ambassadors and […]
Rutgers “Earth Day at Home” Virtual Series Debuts at 50th Anniversary of Global Environmental Action
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, Rutgers Cooperative Extension (RCE) announces a unique webinar series called “Earth Day at Home.” Recognized each year on April 22, the first Earth Day in 1970 in which reportedly 20 million Americans — 10% of the U.S. population at the time — took to the streets, […]
Meals on Wheels volunteers are staying home because of covid-19
College kids — like Mercer County 4-H alumnus Nate Byrnes — are filling the gap By Karen Weese Each Monday morning at 10:30, Ann and Bill Walker start their routine: They climb into their Ford SUV, pick up insulated bags of hot meals and deliver them to a half-dozen elderly homebound people around their New […]
Oysters and Clams Can be Farmed Together
Rutgers study finds raising multiple species in the same area could benefit shellfish aquaculture Eastern oysters and three species of clams can be farmed together and flourish, potentially boosting profits of shellfish growers, according to a Rutgers University–New Brunswick study. Though diverse groups of species often outperform single-species groups, most bivalve farms in the United […]
Mother Earth: Another COVID-19 Victim?
Two EOAS faculty members describe the ways COVID-19 might impact New Jersey’s waterways and water quality Looking for hand sanitizer, spray disinfectants, cleaning wipes, paper towels, and toilet paper? You are probably now out of luck. These products and others have already disappeared from stores all over New Jersey. As global nations work to block […]
Choosing the Right Location for Your Vegetable Garden
Rutgers Cooperative Extension (RCE) delivers public outreach and education programs and recently launched an online-learning curriculum, “Rutgers Community Gardening Series,” that is designed to benefit school, community and home gardeners by teaching new gardeners to successfully grow vegetables. But before you jump right in to test your ‘green thumb,’ first consider where to place your […]
