CYFAR, 4-H, Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Youth/Community Development
Marine Science Family Night at Greater Brunswick Charter School Attracts Close to 200
The Department of Marine and Coastal Sciences along with 4-H Department of Youth Development and Rutgers Cooperative Extension with a grant from AT&T, launched a “Marine Science Family Night” at Greater Brunswick Charter School on May 30. As part of a broader series called “Family Science Nights” that was launched by Rutgers–New Brunswick to engage […]
New Jersey 4-H Members Attend National Agri-Science Summit
Twenty-four New Jersey 4-H members attended the National Agri-Science Youth Summit held in January at the National 4-H Youth Conference Center in Maryland. The purpose of the conference was to provide youth with an opportunity to learn about and develop an understanding of the critical role that agricultural science innovation plays in addressing the world’s […]
Rutgers Partners with Pioneering Outreach Center to Promote Scientific Research
The national initiative will translate scientific research to educate and engage the community. Rutgers recently became a partner in an innovative center – funded with a $5.2 million National Science Foundation grant – to translate the importance of scientific research to the general public. The Center for Advancing the Societal Impacts of Research (ARIS Center) […]
Make a Difference in Your Community – Become a Rutgers Environmental Steward
Registration is open for the 2019 Rutgers Environmental Stewards program – a great gift for your family’s environmentalist or…a great way to back up your New Year’s “Green” resolution. Since 2005, hundreds of volunteers have made the commitment to protecting New Jersey’s environment by participating in the Rutgers Environmental Stewards Program. Offered by Rutgers Cooperative Extension, […]
Somerset County 4-H holds world record
Sue MacCombie, 4-H volunteer, Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Somerset County
Somerset County 4-H Holds Guinness World Record for Longest Textile Braid
Sue MacCombie wanted to find an activity that would bring the community together, especially the members in Somerset County 4-H where she’s been a leader for the past 21 years. Little did she know she’d succeed beyond her wildest dreams and earn a world record in the process. The Longest Textile Braid, measuring an impressive […]
Partnership Between Rutgers, 4-H Helps N.J. Youth Develop Leadership and Life Skills
Children work with university scientists on urban gardening, STEM exploration and more Pig races, tractor pulls and prize-winning produce are the hallmarks of traditional 4-H fairs. But today’s fairgoers also can participate in 3-D printing, robotic and drone demonstrations and follow the progress of student-run urban gardens. Each of these activities honor the national organization’s […]
Greetings from the President of Rutgers University
Cape May County 4-H
Mercer County 4-H Encourages Community Exhibits at 100th Annual 4-H Fair
4-H, Rutgers Cooperative Extension
