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Rutgers Cooperative Extension is focused on building strong connections within our community that help empower our youth, foster healthy families, and grow rich environments for our agriculture and natural resources. We aim to improve the quality of life for all residents by addressing emerging issues with modern solutions related to agriculture, food, natural resources, environment, public health, and youth development. All of which is accomplished through the hard work of faculty, staff, and volunteers from 4‑H Youth Development, Family & Community Health Sciences, and Agriculture and Natural Resources.

Featured Programs

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Learn More About All the Clubs, Programs, and Events Happening in Somerset County 4-H

Family & Community Health Sciences

Live Cooking Classes Each Month

Join us on Facebook Live as our team showcases a variety of family friendly meals, snacks, and topics that will inspire you to invite more nutrition and wellness into your life.

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Need Free Lawn or Garden Help?

Trained Rutgers Master Gardeners are here to help you virtually with your lawn and garden questions.

Upcoming Events

  • May 15: Green Stormwater Management
  • May 16: Green Stormwater Management
  • May 16: CORE Basic Pesticide Training Course (English Instruction ONLY)
  • May 17: Plant Helpdesk with Somerset County Library System
  • May 21: Customer Service Skills for Utility Operations
  • May 21: Build a Better Breakfast

Find More Events on the NJAES Calendar »

Contact Information

4‑H Youth Development Lisa Rothenburger (rothenburger@njaes.rutgers.edu), and Melissa Bright (mb2173@njaes.rutgers.edu)
Family & Community Health Sciences Shailja Mathur (mathur@njaes.rutgers.edu)
Agriculture & Natural Resources Kate Brown (kbrown@njaes.rutgers.edu), and Ashley Higgins (higgins@co.somerset.nj.us)

Resources

  • 2024 4-H Impact Report (PDF)
  • 2024 ANR Impact Report (PDF)
  • 2024 FCHS Impact Report (PDF)
  • FCHS March 2025 Newsletter
  • Visions Newsletter (Volume 36; Issue 4)

Featured Events and Programs

  • 4-H Fair
  • Family & Community Health Sciences Workshops
  • Rutgers Master Gardeners

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Contact

Cooperative Extension of Somerset County
New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
310 Milltown Road
Bridgewater, NJ 08807-3587
webmaster@njaes.rutgers.edu

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  • Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
  • National Institute of Food and Agriculture
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