Five students from Rutgers traveled to Brazil to participate in the 20th annual Simpósio Internacional de Iniciação Científica presented by the University of Sao Paulo (USP). The Rutgers students joined over 3,600 USP students in presenting posters on their research at this four-day undergraduate scientific research symposium held from October 22–25. Students had the opportunity […]
Former Associate 4-H Extension Leader Francis Mansue Inducted into 4-H National Hall of Fame
New Jersey resident honored at ceremony held during National 4-H week in October Francis Mansue, former county 4-H agent and associate 4-H extension leader in New Jersey was inducted into the National 4-H Hall of Fame on Oct. 12, during observances of National 4-H week at the National 4-H Youth Conference Center in Chevy Chase, […]
Patent Award Caps Seven Decades of Asparagus Breeding at Rutgers
Asparagus, a perennial favorite and prized vegetable among gourmands, has attracted a wider base of devotees as research reveals the nutritional powerhouse found within its spears. One might assume that new and improved asparagus varieties originate from Europe, the epicenter of the culinary world. This is partly true, but the asparagus fancied in Europe is […]
SEBS Senior Gets Back in the Saddle to Help Rebuild Her Life After Mom’s Death
Merrill Simpson, a senior majoring in animal sciences at the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, sought comfort by getting back in the saddle, literally, returning to an activity she’s always loved in an effort to rebuild her life after her mother passed away. Her childhood dream of riding and owning a horse were realized, […]
What’s in Season from the Garden State: Not All’s Backwards in the Backwoods
The New Jersey Pine Barrens – the backwoods of New Jersey, is contrary to all we consider standard “Jerseyness”. It’s the most unpopulated part of the most populated state. It is untouched wilderness on the urban fringe. The people that dwell there are known as “Pineys” – simple folk living off the land. It’s the […]
Turkey Trivia and Tips
Ronny Lee, owner of Lee Turkey Farm in East Windsor, New Jersey provides interesting trivia on an American favorite holiday dish. Lee works with Rutgers Cooperative Extension and is a former member of the Rutgers Ag Leadership program.
NJAES Board of Managers’ Meredith Compton named 2013 Outstanding Young Farmer
The New Jersey Department of Agriculture announced that Meredith Compton, a fruit and vegetable farmer and co-owner of Peaceful Valley Orchards in Pittstown, has been named New Jersey’s 2013 Outstanding Young Farmer by the State Board of Agriculture. Compton, who serves as vice president of the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station Board of Managers, will […]
Sandy’s Landfall Tough on NJ’s Trees: Tips on Selecting Tree Care Specialists
Nick Polanin, Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Somerset County agricultural agent, gives advice on tree care and removal after Hurricane Sandy. Read the article at The Daily Record.
Staff Spotlight: Eileen Glick, Administrative Assistant, Biochemistry and Microbiology
This month’s Staff Spotlight focuses on Eileen Glick who shares something about herself with the campus community. How long have you been working at SEBS and what other positions have you held, if any? I have been at the Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology for 25 years. I started working part-time at Rutgers in 1981 […]
Rutgers Class Helps Grow Better Pumpkins
The 2013 edition of the Mid-Atlantic Pumpkin School will meet at the Burlington County RCE office on Jan. 18.
