Developing Novel Habitats to Help Maintain Bee Populations
Rutgers ecologist is part of a research team that has designed novel structures to aid the proliferation of wild, native bees, which are key pollinators for the food supply. The installation of “bee bunkers” and “bee hotels” is designed to provide nourishment and shelter for at-risk native bee populations. Read more »
RCE Collaborates in USDA-funded Food Loss and Waste Project
Rutgers Cooperative Extension Food Waste Team has a strong record of success in implementing food waste education and reduction initiatives and joins Ohio State on a $2.5 million USDA grant to develop, implement, and evaluate a pilot consumer food waste education campaign Read more »
Community-Based Deer Management Program and Drone Surveys
Results of a joint study by Rutgers Cooperative Extension and Steward Green of the community-based white-tailed deer management program and drone surveys of the Hutcheson Memorial Forest Center are available on the NJAES website. Read more »
Rutgers Soil Testing Laboratory
Spring is a great time of year to have your soil tested. Rutgers Soil Testing Laboratory, located on the George H. Cook Campus, offers analyses of soils for New Jersey residents, farmers, and Rutgers university researchers. Read more »
USDA Distance Learning Grant for Food and Agricultural Education
NJAES was awarded a $232,378 USDA distance learning grant to connect Rutgers–New Brunswick campus to three of its outlying research and extension facilities, providing access to education and training resources for thousands of farmers, food businesses, and residents. 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.