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A Project of New Jersey 4-H Youth Development

New Jersey 4-H provides educational outreach programming for youth in grades K-13 (one year out of high school) through 4-H clubs, special interest programs, school enrichment, afterschool programs, and overnight camping.

Regardless of the subject matter – whether it be science, healthy living or citizenship, 4-H uses a learn-by-doing approach to help youth learn responsibility, community awareness and character development.

New Jersey 4-H Youth Development is a department of the Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station.

Recent Posts

Dogs in Cars: What do the laws say?

| By | Current Issue,Dog,Featured Resource

Part of the fun in having a dog is being able to go places together.  Most dogs love any excuse for a car ride, even if it is just down … Read More

Why Spring Vaccinations for Your Horse Matter

| By | Animal Health,Equine

In these uncertain times, some horse owners are trying to save money and are asking themselves if spring shots matter. Are vaccinations critical for your horse’s health? The answer is … Read More

With an Animal Science Degree, You Don’t HAVE to be a Vet

| By | Camelids,Cattle,Dog,Equine,Featured Resource,Goat,Herpetology,Poultry,Rabbit/Cavy/Small Animal,Sheep,STEM Learning,Swine

  If you know you want to spend your life working with animals and are focused on studying Animal Science after high school, it is also important to know that … Read More

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Get Involved

We are looking for guest bloggers!  Send your idea for an animal science blog post to us at 4hblogeditor@njaes.rutgers.edu.  Then we’ll connect you to the appropriate editor in order to get your work published.  Does your club have a great STEM related activity you would like to share with other clubs?  Do you know someone we should feature as a career profile or as a resource?  Do you have a good idea for an animal science field trip?  Other ideas?  All 4-H members, volunteers, parents, staff, and collaborating experts are encouraged to contribute!

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About

The 4-H Animal Science Resource Blog was created to connect 4-H members, volunteers, parents, and staff to the resources and inspiration needed to support STEM learning within our clubs.  The project has four primary objectives.

  • increase the STEM programming occurring at the club level in all 4-H animal projects
  • strengthen the youth connection to Rutgers and its animal science resources
  • increase awareness and understanding of current issues within the field of animal science
  • increase awareness and interest in animal science careers.

4-H members, volunteers, parents, and staff, along with collaborating experts from throughout the state, create and share content through the blog that is used by clubs to support their programming.  All blog posts illustrate ways for everyone within 4-H to address these four objectives, ultimately leading to more knowledgeable, skilled, and successful 4-Hers and community members.