In July 2016, Congress passed the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Law (2016). This law required that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) create a standard to determine how and when bioengineered foods must be labeled. Subsequently, on December 20, 2018, the Secretary of Agriculture released the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard (NBFDS, 2018), …

Departments/Units 4-H Youth Development Agriculture and Natural Resources Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) Extension Specialists Family and Community Health Sciences Office of Continuing Professional Education Office of Urban Extension and Engagement Rutgers Cooperative Extension: Serving New Jersey for Over 100 Years Mission Rutgers New …

The New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station (NJAES) is an integral component of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. The experiment station provides a diverse range of research, extension, and education programs that serve the people of New Jersey and the urban, suburban, and rural communities in which they live. Through its Cooperative Extension offices in all 21 …

An important step in gaining financial control is to calculate your net worth (assets - debts). Every year, your net worth should be tabulated to review your progress and compare it with your financial goals. In addition, a net-worth statement is a valuable aid in planning your estate and establishing a record for loan and insurance purposes.

Cooperating Agencies: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Boards of County Commissioners. Rutgers Cooperative Extension, a unit of the Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station, is an equal opportunity program provider and employer. Rutgers University is an equal access/equal opportunity institution. Individuals …

Quick Facts Beech leaf disease (BLD) is a new disease to the United States; scientists have been working quickly to understand its pathogenesis and test treatment options to mitigate or control damage. BLD affects beech (Fagus spp.) tree species and has not been shown to infect any other genera. This disease poses no direct harm to humans. BLD causes rapid decline and mortality …

Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station (NJAES) Cooperative Extension helps the diverse population of New Jersey adapt to a rapidly changing society and improve their lives and communities through an educational process that uses science based knowledge. Through science-based educational programs, Rutgers Cooperative Extension truly enhances the …

Cooperating Agencies: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and Boards of County Commissioners. Rutgers Cooperative Extension, a unit of the Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station, is an equal opportunity program provider and employer. Rutgers University is an equal access/equal opportunity institution. Individuals …

Winter sowing supplies the 4 things that the seeds need to germinate: oxygen, water, light, and certain temperatures while conserving your resources. This method frees up the indoor space you would use for seed starting, reduces electricity for grow lights and heating mats, and you do not have to water frequently.

A Step-By-Step Guide to Developing Effective Questionnaires and Survey Procedures for Program Evaluation & Research