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Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station (NJAES) Cooperative Extension helps the diverse population of New Jersey adapt to a rapidly changing society and improve their lives and communities through an educational process that uses science based knowledge. More About Us

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FCHS Moderates Key Session at International Conference on Food Systems and Social Justice

Ricardo Kairios, MS, Assistant Professor and County Agent with Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Mercer County, recently represented both our county and state at the 2025 Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior (SNEB) International Conference in Indianapolis. This prestigious annual gathering draws global leaders in nutrition education, food systems, and public health to collaborate on advancing equity, sustainability, and community well-being. During the conference, Ricardo presented two research posters highlighting local and statewide needs: “Food Insecurity Among LGBTQIA+ College Students: A Qualitative Needs Assessment for Inclusive Nutrition Interventions” & “Understanding Barriers to SNAP Enrollment Among Families Participating in Free and Reduced…

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News

  • FCHS Moderates Key Session at International Conference on Food Systems and Social JusticeAugust 27, 2025
  • FCHS Co-Facilitates Mercer County Food Stakeholders MeetingAugust 27, 2025
  • FCHS Joins in Celebrating Inclusion and Community at Mercer County’s First Equality GalaAugust 26, 2025
  • Join us July 26th and 27th at the Mercer County 4-H Fair!June 30, 2025
  • 4-H STEM Ambassadors in ActionJune 30, 2025

Upcoming Events

  • 21st Annual Insect Festival, September 6th, 11 am – 2 pm
  • Setting Your Trees Up for Success- A Virtual Program, September 18th, 7 pm
  • Join FCHS for the next Wellness Wednesday webinar!

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Featured Programs

  • Rutgers Master Gardeners of Mercer County
  • Science Saturday Program for Youth in 4th -7th Grades
  • 4-H School Enrichment
  • New Jersey SNAP-Ed
  • Rutgers Environmental Stewards

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