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We had a wonderful time at the 2024 Mercer County 4-H Fair! Check out our fair pictures below. We hope to see you next year for our 106th Mercer County 4-H Fair, July 26 & 27, 2025!
Join us July 27th and 28th at the Mercer County 4-H Fair!
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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 27-28 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 simply relax and […]
Justine Gray, County Horticulturist, Teaches about “Alien Insects” at Out of this World Camp!
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On July 10th, Justine Gray, Mercer County Horticulturist, attended the “Out of this World” Cub Scout Day Camp to speak to the campers about alien insects! There were about 50 campers who had just returned from a hike, ready to learn about insects native to Mercer County that do a range of things from pollinate to help […]
Rutgers Cooperative Extension Partners with NOFA NJ to Educate on Pest Management Techniques
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Rutgers Cooperative Extension partnered with NOFA NJ (The Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Jersey) to educate about the Rutgers Integrated Pest Management scouting program. This farm workshop was held at Terhune Orchards on July 10th and focused on the use of IPM practices on an organic farm. Important parts of an IPM program include […]
Plant Propagation Workshop hosted by Rutgers Master Gardeners of Mercer County
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The Rutgers Master Gardeners of Mercer County hosted a Plant Propagation workshop on Saturday, June 1st, at Mercer Educational Gardens on the grounds of the Mercer County Stables, Federal City Road, Pennington. The enthusiastic participants, all members of the general public, learned about different types of plant propagation and had the chance to do hands-on […]