It was recently announced that the environmental company SUEZ, together with the Office of the New Jersey State Climatologist at Rutgers University, has developed a simplified web interface system for customers to utilize in order to save water, time and money, yet still enjoy a green lawn during the warm months… “I’m honored that SUEZ selected Rutgers to provide its customers with the most accurate weather data for its 2016 lawn watering program,” said David Robinson, NJ state climatologist.”Our skilled technical team, in cooperation with SUEZ, is using an array of weather stations and state of the art hydrological equations to deliver the best information and guidance for the most efficient use of water for lawns within the area,” he said.
Middlesex County set for 78th annual fair
One of Central Jersey’s largest events, the Middlesex County Fair, promises fun, farm and animal flair as the venture gets ready to start its 78th year in “business.”… Celebrating 250 years of Rutgers: The Middlesex County Fair is one of several county fairs celebrating Rutgers’ 250th anniversary with special interactive displays designed to bring attendees closer to the revolutionary history of its state university. For generations, Rutgers has been a vital partner in the Garden State’s county fair tradition through Rutgers Cooperative Extension and its 4-H Youth Development Program. To honor the milestone anniversary, all of the state’s county fairs will feature the theme, “Rutgers. Revolutionary for 250 Years.” Fairgoers will have the chance to be a part of history under a special tent that recreates the Nov. 10, 1766 signing of the charter that launched Queens College, the precursor to Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. Interactive cut-out figures for photo opportunities and “Rutgers 250” plant breeding products are also new this year.
Rutgers turfgrasses prized at Baltusrol, PGA event site
When the world’s top male golfers gather at the legendary Baltusrol Golf Club this week, they will be playing on numerous turfgrasses developed by Rutgers University.
Rutgers Master Gardeners landscape Habitat for Humanity home
The Rutgers Master Gardeners of Somerset County, together with other volunteers from the Community Baptist Church in Somerset and Habitat for Humanity, landscaped their 28th Habitat for Humanity home in Franklin on June 25…
THE GARDENER STATE: On the road against hunger
New Jersey farmers grow such an amazing diversity of fresh produce, providing residents with a bounty of choice, flavor, nutrition and enjoyment… However, for approximately 16 percent of our population, fresh produce is simply not accessible. Since 1…
Climate tipping points: What do they mean for society?
The phrase “tipping point” passed its own tipping point and caught fire after author Malcolm Gladwell’s so-named 2000 book. It’s now frequently used in discussions about climate change, but what are “climate tipping points…
Rutgers 4-H summer science camp creates scientists
Spending even a small part inside learning about science might seem the antithesis to a summer break, but for the 63 teenagers involved in the Rutgers 4-H Summer Science Program, it is a welcome opportunity… “The program has three major goals,” said Chad Ripberger, a Mercer County 4-H agent with Rutgers Cooperative Extension and co-founder of the Rutgers 4-H Summer Science Program. “To expose them to different STEM disciplines. A lot of the kids aren’t even aware of different fields within STEM that they could do into. So a big part of the program is just exposure and instilling an interest and understanding of STEM.
Program for Somerset County students harvests salads, and learning
This spring, the Seeds to Salads program run by the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Somerset County reaped in giant salads which fed more than 300 children, teachers, and Master Gardener volunteers. Volunteers in the program worked with third-graders at Wh…
Try out mini training courses at Rutgers
Looking for just the right training course for employees? Rutgers University is offering its annual preview of mini training courses available through grant funds from the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development. Not only do employers have the chance to “try before they buy,” but the courses are free thanks to DOL grants… “All in all it is a day full of developing partnerships, networking and camaraderie without any pressure for our clients to buy anything,” said Kathleen Marrs, Rutgers WDU assistant director. “It is our way of giving back to them for sharing all of their workforce needs and industry insights with us.”
