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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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Mercer County 4-H STEM Ambassadors Shine at Spring Into Science & Rutgers Day

This spring, Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Mercer County 4-H STEM Ambassadors brought hands-on technology and engineering experiences to two exciting community events: Spring Into Science at Princeton University (April 18, 2026) and Rutgers Day at Rutgers University (April 25, 2026). What made these events truly special was that our own STEM Ambassadors designed, built, and set up the entire experience themselves. From assembling the stations to guiding participants through the activities, our young leaders were in charge from start to finish, and they did an outstanding job. The centerpiece of both events was a Makey Makey game pad station that…

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News

  • Mercer County 4-H STEM Ambassadors Shine at Spring Into Science & Rutgers DayMay 27, 2026
  • Family & Community Health Sciences Quarterly Update: January–March 2026May 27, 2026
  • Community Service Helps 4-H Youth GrowMay 27, 2026
  • Don’t Forget Food Safety in the School GardenMay 27, 2026
  • 4-H Ag-Venturer Winter Series Attendees Got Their Hands Dirty Learning About the Natural World!May 27, 2026

Upcoming Events

  • Join FCHS for the next Wellness Wednesday webinar!
  • Registration for 4-H Summer Camps is now open.

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Featured Programs

  • Rutgers Environmental Stewards
  • Rutgers Master Gardeners of Mercer County

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Cooperative Extension of Mercer County
New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station
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Ewing, NJ 08638
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  • Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station
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  • National Institute of Food and Agriculture

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