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Virtual Zoos Offer Animal Science at Home

October 30, 2020

Otters visit us on zoom

Just because you and the kids are cooped up in the house doesn’t mean you can’t experience the fun of catching up with your favorite furry friends at your favorite zoo or animal conservatory. Zoos and animal habitats have also moved their program online during the COVID-19 pandemic. When visiting a zoo, online or in-person, you can confirm the organization is kind to and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Club Programming Idea, Featured Resource, Field Trip, STEM Learning Tagged With: American Human Program, virtual field trip, virtual programming

Take a Dairy Farm Tour!

April 28, 2020

Stuck inside and can't get to the farm to work with your dairy animals? Or do you just want to learn more about dairy farming? I've got a few suggestions for you. Dairy farmers are working hard everyday to bring you nutritious and delicious products - including a variety of milks, cheeses, butter products, and our favorite, ice cream. Sugar Maple Jerseys is a small … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dairy Cattle, Field Trip

Rutgers Campus Farm to Host Special Day for 4-H Members (canceled due to COVID-19)

January 31, 2020

For 4-H members and families interested in animals, Saturday, March 28 is your special day!  Come and learn about horses, goats, sheep, cattle, and rabbits from leading veterinarians, professors, and other experts – all at your state university in New Brunswick.  The Junior Breeder Symposium is for all youth and families interested in learning more about animals.  You have the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dairy Cattle, Featured Resource, Field Trip, Focus on STEM, Goat, Horse and Pony, Rabbit/Cavy/Small Animal, Sheep, Uncategorized

National 4-H Dairy Conference – a great educational program for all!

October 18, 2019

The National 4-H Dairy Conference is an annual event which should be the pinnacle of a 4-H member's involvement in the dairy project. It is a once in a lifetime opportunity to see some of the best dairy cattle in the world ( it coincides with the World Dairy Expo) and also learn more about the dairy industry than you could possibly learn in a whole year of 4-H club … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Animal Project Areas, Dairy Cattle, Field Trip, Uncategorized

Dog Themed Tourist Destinations

July 15, 2019

Summer vacation can take us to new places where we can discover towns, cities, and states that we haven't seen before. Summer can also be a perfect time to do some discovering with our favorite four legged friend or to see things that relate to our interest in dogs. Here are some ideas. Planning a trip to New York City?  Be sure to check out the American Kennel Club's (AKC) … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dog, Field Trip, Uncategorized

Webinars as Tools for Animal Science Education

July 14, 2019

In recent months, the University of Kentucky Department of Animal and Food Sciences has been offering biweekly, 20-minute webinars on very specific topics in animal care and animal science. These livecasts  are an effective educational tool because they are interactive. The hosts issue a call for questions at the end of each session and give answers in real time and incorporate … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Alpaca/Llama, Animal Health, Animal Project Areas, Ask the Expert, Career Profile, Club Programming Idea, Current Issue, Dairy Cattle, Dog, Featured Resource, Field Trip, Focus on STEM, Goat, Herpetology, Herpetology, herpetology, Horse and Pony, Post Types, Poultry, Rabbit/Cavy/Small Animal, Sheep, STEM Learning, Swine, Uncategorized Tagged With: University of Kentucky Department of Animal and Food Sciences, webinars and animal science

Want More? Check Out the ADGA National Show and Annual Convention

April 30, 2019

Our state 4-H goat program provides educational sessions and contests each year through the 4-H Goat Extravaganza, Junior Breeder Livestock Symposium at Rutgers, and the State 4-H Goat Show.  4-H members meet others in their project area, learn skills, and share their knowledge and creativity through a team poster contest, skillathon, quiz bowl, art contest, film festival, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Club Programming Idea, Featured Resource, Field Trip, Goat

State 4-H Small Animal Educational Symposium Set for February 23

January 30, 2019

The State 4-H Small Animal Educational Symposium will be held on Saturday, February 23, 9:15 am-3:45 pm at the Office of Government Services building located at 1200 North Delsea Drive in Clayton (Gloucester County). The Symposium will provide an opportunity for 4-H members, leaders, and parents to participate in a variety of educational events. Workshops and activities … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Club Programming Idea, Featured Resource, Field Trip, Herpetology, Poultry, Rabbit/Cavy/Small Animal Tagged With: educational symposium, Herpetology, New Jersey 4-H, Rabbits, Small Animals, workshops

4-Hers to Learn from Rutgers Professors at Cook Campus Farm Event, March 30

January 13, 2019

Several Rutgers professors and farm staff will lead hands-on sessions about horses, cattle, goats, sheep, poultry, and rabbits at this year’s Junior Breeder Livestock Symposium, Saturday, March 30.  4-H families and clubs are encouraged to make the trip to their state university in New Brunswick to visit Rutgers, learn from the experts, and see the animals at the Cook Campus … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Club Programming Idea, Dairy Cattle, Field Trip, Goat, Horse and Pony, Poultry, Rabbit/Cavy/Small Animal, Sheep, Swine, Uncategorized

I’m Pining for the NJ Pine Barrens

May 15, 2018

The Garden State is known for corn, tomatoes and blueberries. New Jersey is the “Diner Capital of the World” and home of the famous Taylor Ham vs Pork Roll debate as well as the Jersey Shore.  But, did you know that Southern New Jersey is home to a special habitat called the Pine Barrens? The Pine Barrens are so named because of the sandy soil. European settlers found it was … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Current Issue, Featured Resource, Field Trip, Focus on STEM, Herpetology Tagged With: Corn Snake, NJ Pine Barrens, Pine Barrens Treefrog, Pine Snake

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