Kelly Dziak – 4-H
Somerset County 4-H returns with annual Open House, September 23
Lisa Rothenburger – Rutgers Cooperative Extension
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 […]
Somerset County 4-H Returns In-Person with Annual Open House September 23
The annual Somerset County 4-H open house is returning this year on September 23, 2021 to welcome the local community with a free evening of hands-on learning and discovery with some of their over 65 clubs. “This is a perfect opportunity for families to learn about 4-H directly from our members and volunteers whose lives […]
Passaic County Fair returns this week to Garret Mountain Reservation
Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Morris County 4-Hers Participate in an Array of “Summer of Fun” Activities
In July Morris County 4-H put together a 2021 Summer of Fun event list for their 4-H community and the public to participate in. “Highlights were the very popular Bat Walk, the fun Dress-a-pet / Dress-a-cage event, a guided photo walk through the Great Swamp, the Rocket League Tournament, and so much more,” said Kelly […]
RCE receives USDA-NIFA Funding to Promote Vaccine Education in Rural America
There is significant concern among farmworkers and farmers about on-farm transfer of the COVID-19 virus. The ability to connect with vaccine providers has proven difficult for those language and technology/internet barriers, and those without established relationships with health care providers. In addition, undocumented farmworkers are less likely to have a health care connection and are […]
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 […]
The Unexpected Health Benefits of Gardening
By Jennifer Shukaitis, assistant professor/educator, Department of Family & Community Health Sciences. Summer has arrived in New Jersey, and with it, the longer, sunnier days that can inspire people to (literally!) dig in and garden. This year, gardening may be an especially beneficial activity as people emerge and recover from any negative experiences or feelings […]
New Jersey 4-H Animal Art Show Winners Announced
4-H members from throughout the state took part in the first ever, New Jersey 4-H Animal Art Contest held virtually in April and May. All entries were animal related and were organized into five categories – 1) Dog, 2) Equine, 3) Livestock (beef, dairy, goats, sheep, and swine), 5) Small Animals (rabbits, gerbils, hamsters, guinea […]
