After 14 years of providing the public with information on “all things horses,” the Rutgers Equine Science Center (ESC) has had a major facelift, launching its redesigned website to offer greater interactivity, new search functionality, plus a streamlined “Ask The Expert” section. “With this facelift and integration, the center will provide the public with a […]
State 4-H Small Animal Educational Symposium Drew Participants from Nine Counties
Nearly 100 4-H members and volunteers representing nine counties (Cumberland, Gloucester, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Salem, and Warren) attended the State 4-H Small Animal Educational Symposium on Feb. 28 in Clayton, New Jersey. “The State 4-H Small Animal Educational Symposium is an annual event, now in its second year, that offers 4-H’ers an opportunity […]
John and Anne Gerwig Endowment to Support Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Announcement by Larry Katz, director of Rutgers Cooperative Extension. A strong workforce will support a strong community. That was the topic of conversation when John and Anne Gerwig asserted their desire to help all of Rutgers Cooperative Extension by establishing a fund that will provide resources to extension professionals in perpetuity. I am pleased to […]
Local Members Participate in 4-H Leadership Conference
Sixty-nine 4-H members representing 18 counties will be participating in the 4-H Discover the Leader in You! 4-H Leadership Conference scheduled for March 21, at Rutgers University in Middlesex County… The Discover the Leader in You! 4-H Leadership C…
Middlesex County EARTH Center Offers “Discover Power Gardening” Seminar
The Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County is marking the start of gardening season with a new workshop, Discover Power Gardening… This seminar is scheduled for Wednesday, March 18, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at the EARTH Center located …
Warren County Celebrates ‘National Nutrition Month’ and Recent Grant Award
March is National Nutrition Month and the Warren County Board of Chosen Freeholders has issued an official proclamation in support of its designation, while highlighting the recent Shaping NJ Healthy Community Grant awarded to the Warren County Communi…
SEBS Professors Participate in 1st Annual RWJUH Nutrition Symposium
On March 10, the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) held its 1st Annual Nutrition Symposium, “The Positive Impact of Today’s Nutrition on Tomorrow’s Society: Current Perspectives from the Clinical, Public Health, Food Science, Pharmaceutical and Legal Sectors.” John Quinn, assistant director of Clinical Nutrition, RWJUH, provided an overview of the symposium, which was held […]
NJ 4-H Avian Bowl Winter Event Contestants Gear-Up for State Qualifier Event Set for September
Nineteen 4-H members were part of six teams representing four counties (Hunterdon, Middlesex, Ocean, and Salem) who competed in the New Jersey 4-H Avian Bowl Winter Event held on February 28 in Gloucester County. This event was co-sponsored by Click Flic and held in conjunction with the State 4-H Small Animal Educational Symposium. The 4-H […]
Rutgers FCHS Releases New Video to Coincide with National Nutrition Month® Celebration in March
Launches new video showcasing its array of programs and services for New Jersey residents The Department of Family and Community Health Sciences (FCHS), a community-based nutrition, health promotion and family wellness outreach component of Rutgers Cooperative Extension, provides workshops and online resources to educate and support families, worksites, schools and communities to create healthier lifestyles. […]
Bridgewater-Raritan Senior Wins First Place in Woofminster Dog Show
James Clelland, a senior at Bridgewater-Raritan High School, and his Australian Shepherd, named Jack, won first place in the Junior Showmanship Master Senior Class, at the recent 4-H Woofminster Winter Dog Show… According to James, he and his parents have met a lot of new people and made many friends at the various 4-H and AKC dog shows. He considers the past eight years “as a great experience to show and work with dogs, as well as compete in Obedience Trials and Junior Showmanship classes.”… Somerset County 4-H Woof Dog Club members and their dogs, as well as members of the 4-H Wags & Whiskers Club (Somerset County) can be seen at the annual NJ State 4-H Dog Show. It will be held on April 25 at the Rutgers G.H. Cook Campus, New Brunswick.
