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 […]
Hey Mercer County, are you taking advantage of your local Jersey Fresh produce this summer? Last month, Ricardo Kairios, FCHS Educator/Assistant Professor, presented a Wellness Wednesday with FCHS Webinar on “Summer Foodies” taking advantage of Jersey-grown produce during the summer. After showing participants how to use tools from Jersey Fresh to locate their local producers […]
Mercer County 4-H continues its after-school enrichment partnership with the Children’s Home Society. Each season, 4-H provides different STEM enrichment to the center’s youth. This spring, we offered a digital media series where the participating youth used technology to bring their creativity to life. During the 10-session series, the participants learned how to make GIFs, […]
Happy Pride, Mercer County! On June 29th, Ricardo Kairios and other Mercer County LGBTQIA+ Coalition Members will be hosting a Community Mixer and Networking Event. This event will aim to bring community members and stakeholders together to promote belonging and create a dialogue about current issues and needed resources in Mercer County to illicit positive […]
Happy Pride, Mercer County! Earlier this month, Ricardo Kairios and Ruth Del Pino with the Youth Coalition of Mercer County (YCMC) at Mercer Council partnered to arrange a Pride for All celebration for Mercer County teens. The event was held to bring LGBTQIA+ youth and allies together in a safe space to celebrate belonging. The […]
