Andrea Egizi, Department of Entomology
Dina Fonseca, Department of Entomology
Rutgers Culture of Health School Program Builds Nutrition and Fitness Literacy with Horizon Foundation Grant
In the field of health care, Rutgers has repeatedly proven itself to be a global leader—not only through groundbreaking coronavirus research but also through programs that advance personal health to build stronger, more resilient communities. A recent $100,000 grant from the Horizon Foundation for New Jersey puts that leadership in the spotlight by supporting a vital component […]
NJ in Yearly ‘Danger Zone’ for Lyme Disease
Amy Rowe – Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Passaic County 4-H Members Donate Lunch to Paterson’s Barnert Hospital
Passaic County 4-H Club
Registration Open for the 2020 Rutgers Environmental Stewards Program
If you have a passion for the environment, a desire to learn and volunteer in your community, then this program is for you Since 2005, hundreds of volunteers have made the commitment to protecting New Jersey’s environment by participating in the Rutgers Environmental Stewards Program. Offered by Rutgers Cooperative Extension, the program introduces volunteers to the […]
‘Flash drought’ forces officials to ban fires in six counties in NJ Highlands
Dave Robinson, NJAES
Rutgers STEM Ambassador’s program inspires new cohort of New Jersey high schoolers
Chad Ripberger, Janice McDonnell – 4-H
Rutgers STEM Ambassador Program Inspires New Cohort of New Jersey High Schoolers
This year’s Rutgers STEM Ambassador program, an interactive, hands-on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) initiative for mostly 9th and 10th grade students in a campus setting, drew about 60 participants from Atlantic, Essex, Hudson, Mercer, Middlesex, Passaic and Union counties. Chad Ripberger, Rutgers 4-H agent from Mercer County, and Janice McDonnell, 4-H SET agent, […]
Master gardeners can practice their craft and gain hands-on training at Wayne greenhouse
Cecilia Diaz – Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Passaic County Launches Rutgers Cooperative Extension Teaching and Demonstration Site and High Tunnel at Local Golf Course
By Cecilia Diaz, Agriculture Associate, Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Passaic County Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Passaic County inaugurated a new teaching and demonstration site consisting of a high tunnel located at Preakness Valley Golf Course. The installation of this structure will allow Rutgers Master Gardeners, youth, and others to learn about horticultural and agricultural techniques. […]
