The 2015 NJAES Annual Report, produced by the Office of the Executive Dean of Agriculture and Natural Resources Robert Goodman, was unveiled on Feb. 11 at the final day of the New Jersey Agricultural Convention in Atlantic City. The report highlights the research and extension activities of the experiment station under the six broad categories […]
Rutgers Revolutionary: Cracking the Genetic Code of Plants
Prof. Joachim Messing, among the world’s top experts in molecular genetics, became famous for developing a genetic engineering technique used in laboratories to create plants that have produced disease-resistant crops considered vital to feeding the world’s population. Instead of cashing in on his discovery, he gave this scientific blueprint away for free to his fellow […]
Farmers learn benefits of agritourism at Atlantic City convention
South Jersey farms that grow fruits and vegetables can also be marketed as tourism draws, bringing customers to farms and marketing directly to them, according to speakers at this week’s New Jersey Agricultural Convention and Trade Show… The purpose …
Rutgers Cooperative Extension Joins University’s 250th Year Celebration
Rutgers Cooperative Extension and Cape May County, perfect together. That was the summation of Marilou Rochford’s presentation to freeholders Jan. 26. As Rutgers marks its 250th anniversary, Rochford, County Extension department head, the service, headquartered on Court House-South Dennis Road, plans many activities for the public. “Rutgers’ history is the nation’s history,” Rochford said. The university started before America’s Revolution, “and grew from a small, private Colonial college to one of the most diverse universities in America with over 65,000 students,” she added.
Zika Virus: What New Jersey Residents Should Know
Randy Gaugler and Ary Faraji of the Rutgers Center for Vector Biology take an in-depth look at the Zika virus and what New Jersey’s residents need to know about the recent outbreak. Read more at the Center’s blog.
Zika Virus Could Become Problem in N.J., Toms River Area by July
The Zika virus, a mosquito-borne disease that has been declared an international public health emergency, could become a problem in N.J. by July, an expert says. The Zika virus, which has been linked to birth defects, could become a problem in N.J. onc…
FIC to Lead Feasibility Study with City of Paterson to Create Food Business Incubation Program
The Rutgers Food Innovation Center (FIC) has been awarded a contract from the Paterson Restoration Corporation (PRC) to lead a feasibility study on creating a food business incubation program in Paterson, NJ. The grant to Rutgers was for $70,000, with funding to the PRC by the U.S. Economic Development Administration. The PRC and FIC will […]
Rutgers study to help Paterson with new initiative for start-up food businesses
In an effort to convert a 6th Ward warehouse into a center for assisting start-up food businesses, the City of Paterson has awarded a $70,000 consulting contract to a Rutgers-based group. Paterson already has allocated more than $2 million for the project, including $1.3 million in federal community development funds to buy the building at 163-177 Pennsylvania Avenue. Included in the $2 million already allocated is $700,000 in federal money to acquire equipment for the program. The contract with the Rutgers Food Innovation Center will help the city determine the scope of the program and how it will operate…”We are very excited to have been given the opportunity to assist the City of Paterson in moving forward with this project,” said Lou Cooperhouse, director of the Rutgers food center.
New Jersey 4-H Members Attend National Agri-Science Youth Summit
Six New Jersey 4-H members representing four counties–Essex, Hudson, Passaic and Warren–attended the National Agri-Science Youth Summit held Jan. 15-18 at the National 4-H Youth Conference Center in Chevy Chase, Maryland. The purpose of the conference was to provide youth with an opportunity to learn about and develop an understanding of the critical role of […]
Rutgers Home Gardeners School: Green Thumbs Invited to Let Knowledge Bloom
Gardening enthusiasts are invited to register for the upcoming Rutgers Home Gardeners School to be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sat., March 19 on the Cook/Douglass campus. This year marks the 40th offering of this annual event, which many attendees come back for year after year. Designed to offer “something for everyone” […]
