Some parts of New Jersey may be see large numbers of adult 17-year cicadas emerge this spring, with their distinctive dark bodies, red eyes, and noisy habits. After 17 years in the soil as immature nymphs, living on the sap of tree roots, the insects emerge from the soil together, find a tree or similar […]
Wellness Wednesdays with FCHS
Join us on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. to learn from experts in the Department of Family & Community Health Sciences, Rutgers Cooperative Extension. All sessions are free, will last approximately 45 minutes, and will be provided via Zoom. To join, you will need either a computer, tablet, or smartphone with speakers. You must register to participate. See the […]
Looking to Connect? 2021 Grower Survey
Answer ten questions about your farming operation and planning for 2021 by clicking on this link at Salem County Grower Survey (and surrounding areas)
4-H from Home
This online resource was developed for use by all NJ youth and their families.Visit 4-H from Home for information about interactive webinars, short term NJ 4‑H STEP clubs, and many valuable resources you and your family can use at home.
Bumble Bees Are Already Busy in Greenhouse Crops
As the air temperature outside reaches 50 degrees bumble bee queens should be emerging with their new brood of workers. Greenhouse growers are already using bumble bee workers to pollinate flowers on crops like tomatoes. A box of bumble bee workers arrived yesterday at the Buzby Farm in Salem County. https://www.ars.usda.gov/ARSUserFiles/20800500/BumbleBeeRearingGuide.pdf http://ir4.rutgers.edu/Ornamental/PollinatorWorkshop_FIlesForWeb/PollinatorWorkshop_05_Stoner.pdf https://winfreelab.files.wordpress.com/2014/08/newjerseynativebees_foldout.pdf
