Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station (NJAES) Cooperative Extension of Essex County:

• Provides educational programs to homemakers, home owners, agribusiness people, and youth.
• Is professionally staffed by Rutgers University faculty and support personnel.
• Uses the research and expertise of Rutgers University and other land-grant colleges to solve local challenges.
• Is guided by local advisory groups in identifying and meeting the needs of Essex County residents.
• Is supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, and the Essex County Executive and Board of Freeholders.
• Is available to any county resident without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or family status.

Programs and projects depend on the skills and interests of volunteer leaders. If you are an adult, and would like to start a new club, contact the 4-H office at 973-228-3785