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 […]
Youth/Community Development
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
Summer is the season for 4-H to shine at fairs
4-H Youth Development Program, Rutgers Cooperative Extension
Teens in N.J. benefit from 4-H and Google
CYFAR, 4-H, Rutgers Cooperative Extension
