Children work with university scientists on urban gardening, STEM exploration and more Pig races, tractor pulls and prize-winning produce are the hallmarks of traditional 4-H fairs. But today’s fairgoers also can participate in 3-D printing, robotic and drone demonstrations and follow the progress of student-run urban gardens. Each of these activities honor the national organization’s […]
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New Jersey 4-H Teens Boost Leadership and Civic Engagement Skills at Citizenship Washington Focus Conference
An impressive group of 25 delegates representing 12 New Jersey counties attended Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) during the week of July 8 where they learned about government processes. This intensive 4-H civic engagement program for high-school youth used the nation’s capital as its vibrant, living classroom. The delegates attending this year’s conference included: Burlington County: […]
Greetings from the President of Rutgers University
Cape May County 4-H
Mercer County 4-H Encourages Community Exhibits at 100th Annual 4-H Fair
4-H, Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Raising an animal teaches life lessons to 4-Hers
Dave Foord, 4-H Youth Development, RCE of Sussex County
NJAES Board of Managers Hosts Urban Tour for Legislators
The Board of Managers (BOM), an advisory group to the Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station (NJAES), is made up of representatives from New Jersey’s county boards of agriculture. The Board also serves as advocate for the experiment station and provides input to NJAES’ directors on matters concerning the state’s agricultural enterprise. In addition to […]
Mercer County 4-H Fair Celebrates 100th Anniversary
Mercer County 4-H – Rutgers Cooperative Extension
4-H program beneficial for both youth and parents
David Foord – 4-H, Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Union County 4-H Teens Pitch in for Geology Open House
4-H – Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Department of Marine & Coastal Science
Somerset County 4-H smashes Guinness World Record with nearly mile-long braid
Lisa Rothenburger – Rutgers Cooperative Extension
