During Hispanic Heritage Month, we take the time to recognize and celebrate New Jersey communities that share a common language. The educational programs and activities that Rutgers provides to support health and well-being, requires also the recognition of the rich diversity of New Jersey residents. Richard Alomar, director of the Office of Urban Extension and Engagement and associate professor […]
Youth/Community Development
Rutgers Annual Teen STEM Ambassador Program Goes Virtual this Summer
The Rutgers 4-H STEM Ambassador program, typically a five-day residential on-campus program for high-achieving high school students, has gone virtual. Starting July 24, more than 50 teens from underserved and underrepresented urban communities across New Jersey will spend a week participating virtually in this annual summer enrichment experience that marks its 12th anniversary this year. […]
Feeding the Community with Somerset County 4-H Piano & Music Club
One of the many devastating challenges of COVID-19 has been the increased demand on food banks across the nation, paired with many families’ inability to donate like they historically would. This combination encouraged Somerset County 4-H Piano & Music Club to use their experience as community leaders to aid the Somerset Food Bank, and in turn, their neighbors in need. As […]
4-H Administered Science and Engineering Workshops Available for Afterschool Program Staff
Rutgers 4-H Youth Development has extensive experience in Design It! and Explore It! projects and is ready to train and equip after-school organizations to bring this fun, engaging and inquiry-based STEM program to children at their sites. By enrolling in a Design It! (engineering) or Explore It! (science) training program, afterschool organizations will receive all […]
New Jersey 4-H Salutes Volunteers During National Volunteer Week April 19-25
Each year, thousands of volunteers in New Jersey donate their time and energy to make their communities a better place to live. These volunteers will be among the millions across the country who will be spotlighted during National Volunteer Week, April 19-25. One group that relies heavily on volunteers is the New Jersey 4-H Youth […]
New Jersey 4-H members attend National Photography Youth Summit
Jeannette Rea Keywood – Department of 4-H Youth Development, Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Oldest 4-H club in N.J. shows cows at Hunterdon County 4-H and Ag Fair
4-H
Rea Receives 2019 Leadership Award from the Advisory Council of Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Diane Rea – Rutgers Cooperative Extension
National Farmers Market Week 2019: NBCFM Celebrates 10th Season Serving City Residents
As National Farmers Market Week is celebrated across the U.S. this year from August 4–10, the New Brunswick Community Farmers Market (NBCFM), one of two seasonal markets operated by Rutgers University–New Brunswick, celebrates its 10th season serving city residents. Based at 178 Jones Avenue, NBCFM was launched in 2009 with the support of a grant […]
Young 4-Hers attend national leadership conference
Jeannette Rea Keywood – New Jersey 4-H
