Rutgers has seeds for four classic Jersey tomatoes: Rutgers 250, Ramapo, Moreton, and KC-146. Tomato seeds can be started indoors 6-8 weeks before the outdoor transplanting date (for ex., for Central NJ start indoors: late March/early April; transplant outside around mid-May). Read the full story »
The training covers the indicators, learning styles and behaviors commonly associated with developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorders, learning disabilities, Sensory Processing Disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder, intellectual disability and Tourette Syndrome. Read the full story »
The 43rd annual Rutgers Home Gardeners School will be held Saturday, March 23, 2019. Forty worksop sessions cover a wide array of horticulture topics. Learn about growing berries, herbs, succulents, native plants, and much more! Read the full story »
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 »
The key to a healthy lawn and garden is proper soil fertility. Take the guessing out of what amendments are needed by getting your soil nutrient and pH levels tested.
County offices provide all kinds of information and assistance regarding 4-H, agriculture, family and community health sciences, marine science, and natural resources and the environment. Our Rutgers Cooperative Extension county offices, found in all 21 counties, are the result of a partnership between Rutgers Cooperative Extension, County Boards of Chosen Freeholders, and the US Department of Agriculture.
Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station research and extension programs are primarily funded through appropriations and sponsored research. Private giving provides an opportunity for individuals and organizations to make an impact on the 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.
