Rutgers University has been awarded $335,261 for “NJ Leaves No Bite Behind,” a two-year, state-funded project focused on educational interventions to reduce food waste in schools. Rutgers will pilot this first-of-its-kind environmental education curriculum for K-12 in two schools in Ocean and Passaic counties to assess an interdisciplinary, experiential program focused on sustainable food habits […]
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Rutgers NJAES Beginner Farmer Training Program Kicks Off Its Second Year
Rutgers Cooperative Extension is now enrolling a new cohort of beginner farmers for this season’s training program. Now is an exciting time for beginner farmers in New Jersey—innovative new technologies and products have created new opportunities and markets for those that are just getting started. RU Ready to Farm connects beginners with a network of […]
Bred for Flavor, NJAES Researchers Release New Rutgers D’Light Strawberry
It’s been over 15 years in the making, but the team that launched the Rutgers Scarlet strawberry in 2015, has just released their second strawberry cultivar, Rutgers D’Light. Derived from plant biology professor emeritus Gojko Jelenkovic’s 30 years of testing hundreds of varieties to develop a better tasting strawberry, the Rutgers D’Light is coming to […]
Join us for May’s Backyard Forestry in 90 Minutes
Joseph B. Pauli – Rutgers Cooperative Extension
New Jersey 4-H – Committed to Social Justice
For more than 100 years, 4‑H has been the nation’s leading youth organization welcoming young people of all beliefs and backgrounds. The New Jersey 4‑H Youth Development Program offers everyone in grades K–13, the opportunity to explore countless opportunities in science, arts, foods, outdoor adventure, and more, learning leadership, citizenship and life skills. Access, equity, […]
Rutgers Oyster History Preserved!
After longtime Rutgers Haskin Shellfish Research Laboratory (HSRL) associate Walt Canzonier passed away in June 2021, a box containing historic data was returned to the lab. Canzonier had designed and overseen much of the construction of the current lab in Bivalve, NJ, according to professor David Bushek, Department of Marine and Coastal Sciences and director […]
Rutgers NJAES Beginner Farmer program kicks off its second year
William Hlubik – Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Plant of the Month: Solomon’s Seal ‘Knee Deep’ in Garden Worth Forms
by Bruce Crawford, Manager of Horticulture, Morris County Park Commission Regardless of which species of Solomon’s Seal you select, you will certainly not be disappointed in how the various species accent and enhance the garden. The gracefully arching stems of the taller species nicely compliment ferns, Hosta and other denizens of the shade, while the […]
Solomon’s Seal–‘Knee Deep’ in Garden Worth Forms
Bruce Crawford
New Jersey 4-H Celebrates Earth Day 2022
Earth Day is celebrated every April 22 and according to EarthDay.org “Now is the time for the unstoppable courage to preserve and protect our health, our families, and our livelihoods.” In honor of this important day several county 4-H programs have planned a variety of activities. Monmouth County On April 23 Monmouth County Parks celebrates […]
