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For the safety of our residents and employees, the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Somerset County office is closed to the public and all in-person events and classes have been suspended through April 30, 2021. For additional resources and activities, please visit our Online Learning page. For all Coronavirus resources for Somerset County, NJ, visit the Somerset County Coronavirus Diseases Resource Center.

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.

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Somerset County 4-H Virtual Events

Various Dates

Join Somerset County 4-H for some engaging and educational online events throughout 2021! Focused on youth based activities and programs that help keep kids stay active and social at home, this is the perfect time to join Somerset County 4-H and get involved in your local community.

RCE of Somerset County staff

Real Recipes & Family Favorites

Every Week Tuesdays & Fridays

Engage with the experts on Facebook Live as they show you how to make delicious, healthy recipes and discuss nutrition and wellness for you and your family. Focused on being educational, all classes are open for questions and open dialogue!
RCE Train Show.

Free Lawn & Garden Helpline

Available Year-round

The trained experts of the Rutgers Master Gardeners are here to help you with your lawn and garden questions! They are available for free, year round via their email at rcemastergardener@co.somerset.nj.us.

Upcoming Events

  1. April 22: Canning in a Boiling Water Canner [RU Ready 2 Preserve Food at Home]
  2. April 22: RU Ready 2 Garden FREE webinar - Growing Exotic Leafy Greens
  3. April 23: Butterfly Snack Bags [Facebook Live]
  4. April 24: Virtual Rutgers Day
  5. April 26: Earth Day Every Day Webinar: Trees, Wonderful Trees

Find More Events on the NJAES Calendar

Contact Information

4‑H Youth Development Lisa Rothenburger (rothenburger@njaes.rutgers.edu), Carol Ward (ward@njaes.rutgers.edu)
Family & Community Health Sciences Daryl Minch (minch@njaes.rutgers.edu)
Agriculture & Natural Resources Nick Polanin (polanin@njaes.rutgers.edu), Marilyn Cubano (cubano@co.somerset.nj.us)


Newsletters

  1. The Green Knight
  2. FCHS Monthly (Sign Up Here)

Featured Programs

  1. 4-H Fair
  2. Family & Community Health Sciences Workshops
  3. Rutgers Master Gardeners