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Rutgers Plays a Vital Role at the 2025 New Jersey Agricultural Convention

Meredith Melendez, far right, pictured with farmers Darcey Perehinys and Holly Sytsema during the Farm Women panel discussion. The New Jersey Agricultural Convention and Trade show is an annual event held by the New Jersey Department of Agriculture, the New Jersey Vegetable Growers Association, and Rutgers Cooperative Extension.  The event is an opportunity for farmers, farm advocates, state officials, and Extension educators to come together to learn and network.  The end result is a stronger agricultural economy for the state.  Click here to learn more about this statewide event, including the outreach efforts of Meredith Melendez, Mercer County Agricultural Agent.

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News

  • Rutgers Plays a Vital Role at the 2025 New Jersey Agricultural ConventionApril 24, 2025
  • FCHS Delivers Nutritious Fun at Twin Rivers Head Start!April 23, 2025
  • Mercer County 4-H Public Presentations NightApril 22, 2025
  • FCHS Hosts Workshop at Department of Corrections Women’s Wellness SymposiumApril 21, 2025
  • March Madness…with 4-H  Public SpeakingApril 20, 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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  • New Jersey SNAP-Ed
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