NJAES Vision and Mission

NJAES Vision Statement

To be the leading public research and service based institution for the development and delivery of practical science-based solutions that contribute to the vitality, health and sustainability of agriculture, environments, people and communities of New Jersey.

NJAES Mission Statement

To enhance the vitality, health, sustainability and overall quality of life in New Jersey by developing and delivering practical, effective solutions to current and future challenges relating to agriculture; fisheries; food; natural resources; environments; public health; and economic, community, and youth development.

NJAES Theme Areas

Production Agriculture, Horticulture and Allied Industries

• Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
• Plant and Animal Improvement and Protection
• Production Systems
• Soil and Nutrient Management
• Sustainable Farming
• Environmental Stewardship
• Farm/Risk Management
• Agri-tourism

Public Health

• Vector Biology
• Awareness and Reduction of Toxic Exposures
• School/Urban IPM
• Risk Reduction Education
• Health Literacy

Saltwater Fisheries and Aquaculture

• Shellfish
• Finfish
• Aquaculture Production
• Policy

Economic and Community Development

• Industry Development
  • Technology Transfer
  • Marketing
  • New Product Development
  • Policy
  • Business Development
  • Workforce Development/Training
• Community Development
  • Land Use Policy
  • Community Leadership Development
  • Community Planning
  • Community Economic Development
  • Entrepreneurship Development

Food and Nutrition

• Food Safety
• Risk Analysis
• Packaging/Engineering
• Nutraceuticals
• Food Chemistry
• Obesity
• Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)
• Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program (FSNEP)

Youth Development

• 4-H
• Workforce Readiness and At-Risk Youth
• K-12 Programs

Environment and Natural Resources

• Alternative Fuels
• Water Quality/Quantity
• Wildlife Damage
• Forestry
• Remediation/Restoration
• Invasive Species
• Climate/Weather
• Nutrient/Waste Management