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Final Dismount for Graduating Mounted Patrol Officer Jaclyn Bird (SEBS ’18)
By Leena Roy (SEBS ’19) Reprinted from Rutgers University Equine Science Quarterly, Spring 2018 Ever since a young age, Jaclyn Bird has always been outside riding horses. Growing up in West Deptford, NJ, she followed in her older sister’s footsteps and began riding when she was eight years old. Although it was an activity for […]
Necessary Role of Extension in Development of Agricultural Regulations
Michelle Infante-Casella – Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Brian Schilling – Rutgers Cooperative Extension, Dept. of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics
New Jersey Teens Attend National 4-H Congress in Atlanta, Georgia
Eighteen 4-H teens represented nine New Jersey counties at the conference held November 24-28 in Atlanta, Georgia. The National 4-H Congress is the premiere educational and recognition event for the 4-H youth development program. For more than 95 years, youth from the United States and its territories have participated in this youth leadership development conference. […]
Rutgers Faculty and Staff Achieve National and Regional Awards at 2017 NACAA Conference
The National Association of County Agricultural Agents (NACAA) is the professional organization for Extension educators and other professionals who work in agriculture, horticulture, forestry and natural resources, 4-H youth development, community development, administration, aquaculture and Sea Grant, and related disciplines. Each year, NACAA recognizes members for outstanding work programs, communications, and service through its awards […]
This summer, where are all the local plums?
Hemant Gohil – Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Joan Lehberger recognized for 50 years as a 4-H volunteer
Joan Lehberger, 4-H volunteer
New Jersey 4-H Teens Learn about Government at Annual Citizenship Washington Focus Conference
The nation’s capital served as the fitting backdrop for New Jersey youths to learn about government as part of the 4-H civic engagement program, Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF), held at the National 4-H Youth Conference Center in Chevy Chase, Maryland, from July 9-15. The New Jersey 4-H delegation of 19 youth and two adult chaperones […]
Gloucester County 4-H Fair hosts draft horse pull
4-H, Rutgers Cooperative Extension
What’s in Season from the Garden State: What Gym Membership is to Fitness, Community Supported Agriculture is to Local Healthy Eating
So many people recognize the merits of committing to a regular exercise regime through gym membership. Fitness centers offer an array of equipment – variety you couldn’t duplicate in a home gym, and are frequented by people with similar goals that can offer support and advice on training. Paying for a membership adds to the […]
