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Join us July 26th and 27th at the Mercer County 4-H Fair!

Looking for summertime fun for the whole family? Head to the Mercer County 4-H Fair at beautiful Howell Living History Farm, Saturday and Sunday, July 26-27, for animal shows, hayrides, music, food, and more!  Tour the farm, explore the exhibits, attend a magic show, challenge a friend on the archery range, or relax and enjoy farm-fresh ice cream and talented local string bands.  It’s also a great chance to visit with several Mercer County 4-H clubs and community organizations.   The 106th annual Mercer County 4-H Fair will run from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 26, and from 10 a.m.…

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News

  • Join us July 26th and 27th at the Mercer County 4-H Fair!June 30, 2025
  • 4-H STEM Ambassadors in ActionJune 30, 2025
  • FCHS Celebrates Pride Month with a New Resource!June 25, 2025
  • Rutgers Cooperative Extension Assists the New Jersey Organic and Regenerative Farming BoardJune 23, 2025
  • Ricardo Represents Mercer County at National Anti-Hunger ConferenceMay 29, 2025

Upcoming Events

  • Join FCHS for the next Wellness Wednesday webinar!
  • Rutgers Master Gardeners of Mercer County – Plant Expo and Garden Market

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  • Developmental Disabilities Training Series
  • New Jersey SNAP-Ed
  • Rutgers Environmental Stewards

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Cooperative Extension of Mercer County
New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
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Ewing, NJ 08638
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