USDA Funded Program Opens Career Pathways in Agriculture and Animal Science
USDA NIFA’s NEXTGEN Animal Science Discovery Program launched its Summer Experiential Learning Program and Summer Undergraduate Research Experience for students who are interested in Animal Science and other agriculture-related fields in a joint initiative between LaGuardia Community College and Rutgers. Read more »
New Jersey Food System Dashboard Launched
New Jersey residents have a one-stop source for information on the different aspects of the state’s food system, thanks to a new tool designed to build capacity in community non-profits, municipal departments and grassroots organizations to support data-driven decision-making. Read more »
Research to Develop a New Blueberry Variety Enters Final Phase
Researchers are getting close to identifying a new blueberry variety that can produce a sweeter, firmer fruit for Garden State growers. The decade-long research project moves into its final trial to identify a new and improved blueberry cultivar to bring to market. Read more »
Entomologist Seeks Environmentally Friendly Ways to Prevent Crop Damage
In her role as extension specialist in tree fruit, Anne Nielsen’s goal is to protect the natural world by developing sustainable management practices. She focuses on invasive species, including stink bugs and spotted lanternflies and their effects on fruit crops. Read more »
Rutgers Hosts NJ FoodTech 2024 Connecting Industry Stakeholders
Rutgers Food Innovation Center was among the partners to host the 2024 NJ FoodTech conference that was launched last year to promote the growth of New Jersey’s food technology sector by building awareness of its strength in food innovation. 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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