The Ag Explorers 4-H Club had an action-packed meeting this month as they learned about dairy cow breeds and the products created from milk. 4-Hers rotated through stations and enjoyed experiences like tasting various kinds of cheese, making butter, and finally, watching how cheese is made! The 4-H club program has relied on inspirational volunteer […]
In January, Cate Diamond taught a lesson from the “Husky Reads” curriculum to students in Miss Jenn’s class at Joseph F. Cappello School. It was a chilly and rainy day, but the kids brought plenty of enthusiasm and excitement. The students gathered around Cate to learn about the five food groups. After discussing MyPlate, they […]
Mercer County 4-H teens joined Essex, Hudson, Hunterdon, Passaic, and Union County teens at the L.G. Cook 4-H Camp for a weekend of camping. The Mercer cohort started their weekend on Friday after school as they traveled up to camp from the Mercer Cooperative Extension Office. After an eventful ride up to camp, our teens […]
January 23rd begins the Rutgers Environmental Stewards program, a seventeen-week hybrid program involving self-paced online modules, in-person field trips, and interactive Zoom courses. The program covers topics such as water restoration, soil science, environmental chemistry, food waste, habitat restoration, and more. This course is a fantastic way to become more involved in your community’s sustainability efforts. Region 3 includes Mercer County, […]
In December, Joan Healy, an FCHS staff member, was invited to participate in a meeting convened by the Office of the Food Security Advocate, which is responsible for coordinating the administration of the State’s food security programs, advocating for residents experiencing food insecurity, and advancing policy to secure greater access to food relief programs in […]
