By Michelle Infante-Casella, Agricultural Agent, Rutgers Cooperative Extension, Gloucester County What is agritourism? Webster.com defines agritourism (agriculture plus tourism) as “the practice of touring agricultural areas to see farms and participate in farm activities.” There are other names for agritourism– “agritainment,” “rural tourism,” and “farm visits.” All are a form of commercial enterprise that links […]
Annie’s Project New Jersey Celebrates its 10th Anniversary with Important Workshop for NJ Farmers
Workshop offers important farm management lessons to help women succeed Rutgers Cooperative Extension (RCE) is celebrating10 years of Annie’s Project New Jersey with a free, online workshop headlined by Bridget Behe, professor and extension specialist in marketing at Michigan State University. The training workshop, titled “Annie’s Project New Jersey 10 Years of Empowering New Jersey […]
National Science Foundation Awards Rutgers a $750,000 Convergence Accelerator Grant
NSF invests $21 million to tackle two complex societal challenges: the networked blue economy, and trust and authenticity in communication systems and will fund 28 teams to fast-track solutions toward with a positive societal impact The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded Rutgers a $750,000 Convergence Accelerator grant for the project, “Regional climate change projections […]
Rutgers Master Gardeners of Morris County Win Prestigious International Award
Rutgers Cooperative Extension (RCE) of Morris County is proud to announce that the Rutgers Master Gardener Community Garden Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Team has won 1st Place in the 2021 David Gibby International Master Gardener Conference Search for Excellence (IMGCSFE), Innovative Projects Category. This team of volunteers regularly inspects plots in Morris County community gardens to identify insects, diseases, […]
Recognizing the Common Wood Borers of Ash Trees
By Steven K. Rettke, Agriculture & Natural Resources Program Associate, Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Monmouth County It is understandable for arborists, landscapers, and homeowners to assume that Emerald Ash Borers (Agrilus planipennis) are the cause when they observe branch dieback and decline of ash trees (Fraxinus genus). During the 21st century, this invasive Asian tree […]
Announcement: Leadership Transition at Rutgers Specialty Crop Research and Extension Center at Cream Ridge
Announcement from Margaret Brennan-Tonetta, Senior Associate Director, NJAES; Director, Office of Administration and Strategic Development; and Director, Resource and Economic Development at Rutgers. On Sept. 1, 2021, the role of director of the Rutgers Specialty Crop Research and Extension Center at Cream Ridge (formerly the Rutgers Fruit and Ornamental Research and Extension Center), currently held […]
Rutgers Cooperative Extension Agents Receive National, Regional and State Awards at 2021 NACAA Virtual Conference
The National Association of County Agricultural Agents (NACAA) is an organization of professional extension educators that furthers the professional improvement of its members. Each year NACAA recognizes professional excellence in Cooperative Extension nationwide through its annual conference. Rutgers Cooperative Extension agents have been selected as state, regional, and national winners for the 2021 NACAA annual […]
NJAES Vision 2025: One Team One Dream
The New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station 2020 Annual Report spotlights the many stories of outreach and resilience during COVID-19. To read more, see the NJAES 2020 Annual Report. NJAES Vision 2025 is a comprehensive, strategic initiative with a goal for NJAES programs, farms, stations, and centers to become national models that are sustainable, responsive, innovative, and […]
In Memoriam: Reverend Mr. John Dumschat (AG’68, GSE’75), Former Agricultural Agent, Sussex County
John F. Dumschat, 77, of Belvidere, NJ, passed away on March 22. Dumschat was a Rutgers graduate and was immediately drafted, serving in the Army as a combat sergeant during the Vietnam War. Upon his return to the States, he married Sarah Ellen Quinn. The two of them resided in various towns throughout New Jersey before calling Warren County home […]
Organic Land Care: A Different, but Not Difficult Approach to a Beautiful Yard
By Agriculture and natural resources county agents Amy Rowe (Essex and Passaic) and Michele Bakacs (Middlesex and Union) Making the transition to organic land care may seem intimidating to the average homeowner who maintains their own lawn and landscape. Many misconceptions exist about organic landscaping. Perhaps you have questions whether “that stuff really works” or […]