Marianne Smith of Readington Township received the Distinguished Service Award from the Hunterdon County Board of Agriculture presented at their annual Dinner Meeting Nov. 10. Smith was honored with the award for her 27 years of service as the Hunterdo…
How to Build a Rain Barrel by Rutgers NJAES
Rain barrels are a way to reduce runoff of rain water from your property while providing a source of water for gardening. In addition to purchasing pre-made rain barrels, they can be made at home using a few basic materials. Find out more.
Plant biologist Jim Simon wins prize for scientific excellence for African agricultural research
An internationally recognized expert on horticultural, medicinal and aromatic plants, Jim Simon, professor in the Department of Plant Biology and Pathology, was awarded a Scientific Excellence Award by the Board for International Food and Agricultural Development (BIFAD) during a ceremony held in conjunction with World Food Prize events in Des Moines, Iowa, on Oct. 16. […]
Patent Award Caps Seven Decades of Asparagus Breeding at Rutgers
Asparagus, a perennial favorite and prized vegetable among gourmands, has attracted a wider base of devotees as research reveals the nutritional powerhouse found within its spears. One might assume that new and improved asparagus varieties originate from Europe, the epicenter of the culinary world. This is partly true, but the asparagus fancied in Europe is […]
What’s in Season from the Garden State: Not All’s Backwards in the Backwoods
The New Jersey Pine Barrens – the backwoods of New Jersey, is contrary to all we consider standard “Jerseyness”. It’s the most unpopulated part of the most populated state. It is untouched wilderness on the urban fringe. The people that dwell there are known as “Pineys” – simple folk living off the land. It’s the […]
Turkey Trivia and Tips
Ronny Lee, owner of Lee Turkey Farm in East Windsor, New Jersey provides interesting trivia on an American favorite holiday dish. Lee works with Rutgers Cooperative Extension and is a former member of the Rutgers Ag Leadership program.
Rain Garden at Newly Repaired JC Post Office Entrance Withstands Sandy and Thrives
While Hurricane Sandy ravaged homes, businesses, marinas and parks, some things have withstood its strong winds and rain, perhaps a testament to our New Jersey Strength. On Oct. 15, two weeks before the superstorm, the Rutgers Cooperative Extension Wat…
NJAES Board of Managers’ Meredith Compton named 2013 Outstanding Young Farmer
The New Jersey Department of Agriculture announced that Meredith Compton, a fruit and vegetable farmer and co-owner of Peaceful Valley Orchards in Pittstown, has been named New Jersey’s 2013 Outstanding Young Farmer by the State Board of Agriculture. Compton, who serves as vice president of the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station Board of Managers, will […]
Tree care training more important than ever after Hurricane Sandy
With recent storms that have devastated our area and toppled trees too numerous to count, having knowledgeable tree care professionals on the ground during and after clean-up is vital to ensure public safety and homeowners’ properties. In response to t…
Arctic Sea Ice Doubled In Size During October
After reaching record lows earlier than expected in September, Arctic sea ice has doubled, but it’s still the second smallest on record… Though they weren’t included in today’s announced climate forecast for November and December, these arctic sea ic…
