Soil Health is Always a Good Investment
Crop growth and plant health are literally rooted in the soil. As such, growers need to consider what qualities make a soil ideal for plant growth and how they can help their soil reach its full potential. Read more »
Rutgers to Lead $16 Million in Climate Projects Along New Jersey Coast
Rutgers will lead several components of a five-year initiative seeking to enhance climate resilience across the state’s coastal counties through projects ranging from flood mitigation to workforce development training and student education. Read more »
Science-based Horticulture Advice from Rutgers Experts is a Phone Call Away
Are weeds conquering your victory garden? Have critters turned it into a dine-and-dash buffet? Sound advice is available for New Jersey residents through the Rutgers Master Gardener program, which has approximately 1,200 volunteers and maintains helplines for 16 of the state’s 21 counties. Read more »
Rising Temperatures and Poor Air Quality Signal Future Impacts
A Rutgers-led report, "The State of the Climate: New Jersey 2023," provides a glimpse into the impact of the Canadian wildfires on air quality in New Jersey and other regions of the United States in June 2023. Read more »
Rutgers–New Brunswick Awarded “Innovation and Economic Prosperity” Designation
The prestigious designation awarded to only about 80 higher education institutions in the U.S. highlights the Rutgers role as an economic catalyst through transformative innovations in academic initiatives, pioneering research and impactful community outreach programs. Read more »
What is the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station?
The New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station (NJAES) is an integral component of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. The experiment station provides a diverse range of research, extension, and education programs that serve the people of New Jersey and the urban, suburban, and rural communities in which they live. Through its Cooperative Extension offices in all 21 New Jersey counties, dedicated 4-H agents, Extension specialists, Family & Community Health Sciences educators, and Agriculture and Natural Resources agents work to serve New Jersey residents in every area of the state. Read More About NJAES »
NJAES Strengthens Rutgers' Commitment to Excellence
By advancing research-driven partnerships, high-impact learning, and community engagement; the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station solves major challenges to deliver social, economic, and cultural prosperity.
Academic Excellence
Rutgers students have access to hands-on, experiential learning across NJAES units under the mentorship and scholarly excellence of faculty, specialists, and extension agents, leading to real work experience and fostering successful post-graduate careers.
Beloved Community
NJAES research across the campus and at its off-campus stations, coupled with the partnerships fostered by Rutgers Cooperative Extension across all 21 New Jersey counties, enables a strong foundation of community engagement and collective health and wellness.
Common Good
The research conducted at NJAES is dedicated to improving the quality of life for all New Jersey residents. The innovative solutions developed here can be applied to some of the world’s biggest challenges, impacting communities far beyond the Garden State.
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NJAES Events
September 12 · Today
September 17 · Tuesday
- Drinking Water Operator Review Course (Day 2 of 3)
- Industrial Wastewater Treatment
- Rutgers Specialty Crop Research and Extension Center Field Tour