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Apple and 4-H Bring Technology to a New Generation of Learners

In New Jersey, Apple began partnering with Rutgers University-Newark and 4-H clubs through the 4-H Computer Science Pathways project in 2021, using peer mentors from college and high school to engage young people and build skills in STEM. Since then, the program has expanded to 4-H clubs throughout the state, including the 2024 summer STEM Explorers camp in Trenton. Read more »

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Pollinator Peril? Rutgers Researchers Tracking Decline in Crop Yields

A team of researchers led by Rutgers University-New Brunswick scientists has analyzed crop yields of more than 1,500 fields on six continents, and found that production worldwide of important, nutritionally dense foods such as fruits, vegetables, nuts and legumes is being limited by a lack of pollinators. Read more »

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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 »

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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 »

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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 »

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