The Cape May County 4-H Youth Development Program invites adults who want to make a difference in the lives of local youth to an orientation for new volunteers. Two training sessions will be offered Sept. 17 and Sept. 23 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at …
Female Farmers Focus of Webinar
In 1900, almost half of U.S. residents made their living on farms. Now it is barely 1 percent. There are about 800,000 full-time farmers in America today. According to the last census, fewer than 20 percent are women. In 2011, Annie’s Project N.J. star…
Oyster Farms Help Grow County’s Economy
As Cape May County’s watery farms grow oysters from seed to maturity in various locations they are helping build a sustainable economy in this tourist-dependent area. The payoff can be rewarding for those willing to invest long hours and at least two y…
Rutgers Cooperative Extension Service Celebrates 100 Years
A standing-room-only crowd gathered at the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station of the Rutgers Cooperative Extension May 29, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Cooperative Extension Service…The Smith-Lever Act of 1914 established the Coo…
4-H Offers Lego Robotics Clubs in New Year
The Cape May County 4-H Youth Development Program announces three Lego robotics programs in the new year for youth in kindergarten through one year out of high school.
Six youth ages six to nine years will be accepted to form a 4-H Junior first Lego&…
Oysters May Benefit Lower Township Economy
Growing oysters in Lower Township could create jobs, and they could become a brand associated with this area as much as falling leaves are connected with New England and jazz with New Orleans. At an Aug. 26 meeting of the Lower Township Economic Develo…
Rutgers Offers Women’s Farm Business Program
Rutgers Cooperative Extension is offering a women’s farm business management program. RCE will present Annie’s Project: Farm Women Conference in three locations on Feb. 20, 21 and 22, 2013. This single day, intensive training session and networking opp…
