Cape May County Agriculture & Natural Resources

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Rutgers Cooperative Extension is an integral part of the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station, and the School of Environmental & Biological Sciences at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. We provide practical educational programs for all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation or marital or family statu

s. The program is jointly funded by the United States Department of Agriculture, the State of New Jersey, and the Cape May County Board of County Commissioners.

06/12/2026

Recent detection (on June 3, 2026) of New World screwworm in Texas (Zavala County) have renewed attention to a livestock pest that was eradicated from the United States more than 50 years ago. Whil…

06/12/2026

We share our favorite perennials to plant in the spring and enjoy in your garden throughout the seasons.

06/12/2026

In spring, growing container gardens is easy. Vibrant bulbs and cold-hardy annuals grow easily in the mild, wet weather. Summer is a different story. With baking heat and unpredictable storms, container plants can be stressed by drought, sun, wind, insect pests, and other challenging conditions.

06/11/2026

Cape May County NJ, with inset of Rio Grande (township) Box tree moth (BTM) has been confirmed in Cape May County, NJ. An official NJDA press-release expected within days – this PPA post has …

Agriculture & Natural Resources and Family & Community Health Sciences will present the workshop, Eat What You Grow: Sum...
06/11/2026

Agriculture & Natural Resources and Family & Community Health Sciences will present the workshop, Eat What You Grow: Summer, on June 25 from 6 to 8pm at Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County. Participants will tour the herb and teaching gardens, learn about season extension, how to make quick and easy meals from the garden, and canning for food preservation. Also, each person will make their own grain bowl. The cost is $20. Register by June 22 at https://go.rutgers.edu/6pgjcum9.

06/11/2026

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed the detection of a New World screwworm (NWS) in...

06/11/2026

Marigolds are one of the most agreeable plants in the garden because they deter pests from your other plants—30 plants they're great neighbors with.

06/10/2026

Spring in NJ this year has certainly been a whirlwind of conditions. While a few short weeks ago many were battling freezing temperatures, we now face extreme heat. Heat damage typically occurs whe…

06/10/2026

Strawberries are one of the first fruits to mature in spring and one of the easiest to grow. While most varieties produce the second year after planting, day neutral varieties will produce a fall crop from a spring planting. Strawberry plants are small enough to fit in their own bed or among other f...

06/08/2026

Watering is usually the top summer chore for gardeners. From June through August, evaporation and plant transpiration (together termed evapotranspiration) reach their peaks. Water is quickly lost from the soil, from the leaves, and even from pots made of terra cotta and wood. Keeping moisture levels...

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355 Courthouse-South Dennis Road, Cape May Court
House, NJ
08210

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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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