The National 4-H Hall of Fame Class of 2020 Laureates who will be honored for excellence in citizenship, leadership, character and career accomplishments include: David and Sue Benedetti (National 4-H Council), Susan Halbert (National 4-H Council), Arthur Nemetz (New Jersey), Greg Hutchins (Wisconsin), Dr. Denver Loupe (Louisiana), Robert Meadows (Virginia), Dr. Thearon McKinney (North Carolina), […]
Welcome to the Morris County (Virtual) 4-H Fair!
Kids and teens are taking the beloved Morris County 4-H Fair virtual this year! 4-H members were understandably disappointed to learn that the annual Morris County 4-H Fair would be cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions. “This is the highlight event of the year for our members,” said Kelly Dziak, 4-H program associate. “Many see the […]
Embrace Your Outdoors with Somerset County 4-H
With summer in full swing and nature in bloom, now is the perfect time to get outdoors to learn about the incredible biodiversity that we have right here in New Jersey. Releasing a new blog every Friday, join Somerset County 4-H as they introduce you to the world of ecology with entertaining and educational blog […]
Virologist Christopher Mores (CC’95) Spends His Days ‘Hunting The Thing That Wants To Hunt Us’
As the novel coronavirus continues its global rampage, scientists around the world are racing to stop its spread. Dozens of projects have been launched under great pressure to deliver a vaccine as quickly as possible. Among the virologists trying to unlock the pathogen’s secrets is Christopher Mores, the director of a new lab devoted to […]
Rutgers alumna and veterinarian offers insights on keeping our furry friends happy and healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic shifted many veterinary clinics from routine to emergency-only appointments – leaving pet owners to address minor injuries and basic grooming issues normally resolved by professionals. Veronica Jones, D.V.M., an emergency medicine veterinarian at NorthStar VETS in Robbinsvile, N.J., and a 2009 graduate of the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, says pet owners […]
Senior Story: Dedicated and Determined Public Health Professional on the Rise – Celine LaBelle (SEBS ’20)
Celine LaBelle entered SEBS as a biochemistry major, but quickly realized that her interests lay on the people side of biochemistry— their thoughts, the systems that affect them, how and why they do what they do. Celine ended up taking a FIG (first-year interest group seminar) that centered around public health, and accidentally discovered her […]
Crazy Frog Hoppers 4-H Club Inspires Essential Workers
Pledging one’s hands to larger service is a core tenet of all 4-H members across the county. When COVID-19 started pushing essential workers harder than ever before, the Somerset County Crazy Frog Hoppers Double Dutch 4-H Club knew they had to find a way to not only help, but motivate and show appreciation for the […]
Inside the Hutchenson Memorial Forest
Only 15 minutes from campus, you’ll find the oldest laboratory of its kind at Rutgers and perhaps the country, yet many students and the community are probably unaware of its existence. Off Amwell Road in Somerset County stands the Hutcheson Memorial Forest, listed on the National Park Registry of Natural Landmarks, whose 500 acres of […]
Lunch and Learn Webinars Offered by Rutgers Cooperative Extension as Community Gardens Open
Governor Murphy is allowing community gardens to open May 22 making it a good time for gardeners to brush up on their growing practices. To assist these gardeners Rutgers Cooperative Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources Agents Peter Nitzsche of Morris County and Madeline Flahive DiNardo of Union County have put together a series of Community […]
Giving Back: The Story of Somerset County 4-H Teamwork
How alpacas, a Somerset County 4-H club, and a barn tell the story of teamwork, perseverance, and leadership in Somerset County, New Jersey. In the heat of July, 2019, the Somerset County 4-H Alpaca Club met at Swallow Hill Farm to train with their alpacas. Pat and John Flanagan, the owners of the farm, lend […]
