Reprinted from Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education 2020 Annual Report. The Northeast strawberry season is the epitome of the phrase, “short and sweet.” On average, the average harvest lasts only three to four weeks, but consumer demand is strong (strawberries are the most consumed berry in the U.S.) and increasing, especially for local berries. […]
Morris County 4-Hers Participate in an Array of “Summer of Fun” Activities
In July Morris County 4-H put together a 2021 Summer of Fun event list for their 4-H community and the public to participate in. “Highlights were the very popular Bat Walk, the fun Dress-a-pet / Dress-a-cage event, a guided photo walk through the Great Swamp, the Rocket League Tournament, and so much more,” said Kelly […]
New Brunswick Community Farmers Market Celebrates National Farmers Market Week with Youth Activity
A project of Rutgers Cooperative Extension, Johnson & Johnson, and the City of New Brunswick, the New Brunswick Community Farmers Market (NBCFM) increases fresh fruit and vegetable access for local residents while supporting New Jersey farmers. The markets are open three days per week at two locations in the city, providing opportunity for multiple farms to sell their products. Vendors accept SNAP as […]
Alums Encounter Local Historic Farm Records and Publish Analysis of Window-in-Time Significance
Rutgers alum David Moskowitz (GSNB ‘16), a naturalist who completed his doctoral degree in entomology at the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, is a broadly trained ecologist and senior vice president for EcolSciences, Inc. When Moskowitz, who is a resident of East Brunswick NJ, came across historic discarded records from a local New Jersey farm, […]
CUES Partners with Drumthwacket Foundation on Property Master Plan as a Model for Sustainability
In 2018, the Drumthwacket Foundation partnered with the Center for Urban Environmental Sustainability (CUES) at Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences (SEBS) to develop a master plan for the Drumthwacket property, the official residence of the Governor of New Jersey, in Princeton. As a large public estate, Drumthwacket has the potential to serve as a model for modern sustainability and its ability to harmonize with the goals of public engagement, education, […]
Rutgers Cooperative Extension Agents Receive National, Regional and State Awards at 2021 NACAA Virtual Conference
The National Association of County Agricultural Agents (NACAA) is an organization of professional extension educators that furthers the professional improvement of its members. Each year NACAA recognizes professional excellence in Cooperative Extension nationwide through its annual conference. Rutgers Cooperative Extension agents have been selected as state, regional, and national winners for the 2021 NACAA annual […]
The Unexpected Health Benefits of Gardening
By Jennifer Shukaitis, assistant professor/educator, Department of Family & Community Health Sciences. Summer has arrived in New Jersey, and with it, the longer, sunnier days that can inspire people to (literally!) dig in and garden. This year, gardening may be an especially beneficial activity as people emerge and recover from any negative experiences or feelings […]
In Memoriam: Rich Obal, Former Monmouth County Agricultural Agent
Richard G. Obal, 73, originally from Sayreville, NJ, passed away on June 30. He was the agricultural and natural resources agent for Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Monmouth County for 34 years, before retiring in 2011. Early in his career he worked at his family’s nursery operation. Obal received a bachelor’s degree in biology and physiology […]
Rutgers Equine Science Center Recruiting Veterans for Equine Assisted Services Research
The Rutgers Equine Science Center is currently recruiting veterans for a research project investigating the effects of equine assisted services on veterans with PTSD. The research is being conducted by doctoral candidate Ellen Rankins, and professors Ken McKeever and Karyn Malinowski, director of ESC. if you are a veteran yourself or have a loved one […]
In Memoriam: Thomas Matro, Professor and Chair Cook Department of Humanities and Communication
Thomas Matro, 81, of Warren, NJ, died peacefully at home on June 6, 2021. He was born and raised in Hammonton, NJ. and graduated from St. Joseph’s High School and Rutgers University (BS ’62, MA ’66, PhD ’75). He received his doctorate in English Literature from Rutgers University. Tom began teaching at Rutgers-New Brunswick in […]
