Bobbie Herbs – Rutgers Cooperative Extension
State Board of Ag Honors Dan Kluchinski Posthumously with Distinguished Service Award
Rutgers Cooperative Extension agricultural agent Dan Kluchinski was honored posthumously on February 7 with a Distinguished Service to Agriculture Citation by the New Jersey State Board of Agriculture during the New Jersey State Agricultural Convention in Atlantic City. New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher said, “While we are saddened by Dan’s recent passing, […]
Year-Round Farm Market Under Construction in Rutgers Gardens
Cook’s Market’s New Green Roof Structure Set to Open For Business Later This Year The Rutgers Gardens will soon be opening a new, year-round farmers market under a state-of-the-art, green roof structure. The 101-year-old, 130-acre property is home to botanical gardens and farms, and has hosted a farm market since 2008, according to Director Bruce […]
Warren Co. teen named Equestrian of the Year
Maddie Crisp – Rutgers Cooperative Extension – 4-H
New Jersey farmers willing to invest in growing hops wanted
Megan Muehlbauer – Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Budding agriculturalists attend 4-H summit
Jeannette Rea-Keywood – 4-H, Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Rutgers Master Gardeners of Mercer holds graduation ceremony
Mercer County area residents recently became certified as Rutgers Master Gardeners at a graduation ceremony held at the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Mercer County. The graduates have diverse backgrounds and bring with them many talents and skills t…
Oyster farms survive Delaware Bay icebergs
Lisa Calvo – Haskin Shellfish Research Laboratory, Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Rutgers Environmental Stewards Program Gets in Gear for 2018
Since 2005, hundreds of citizen scientists have made the commitment to protecting New Jersey’s environment by participating in the Rutgers Environmental Stewards Program. Offered by Rutgers Cooperative Extension, this 20-week program trains volunteers in important environmental issues affecting New Jersey, enabling them to solve problems in their respective communities. Starting late January this year, the […]
When Picking Apples on a Farm With 5,000 Rules, Watch Out for the Ladders
Bill Hlubik – Rutgers Cooperative Extension
