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What Is 4-H? The Power of Youth
4‑H is the youth development component of Rutgers Cooperative Extension, connecting youth and our community to Rutgers University. The 4-H Youth Development Program uses a learn-by-doing approach to enable youth to develop the knowledge, attitudes, and skills they need to become competent, caring, and contributing citizens of the world. This is accomplished by using the knowledge and resources of caring adults:
- To provide information, educational programs for youth in grades K-13 (one year out of high school)
- To improve community partnerships and collaborations
- To strengthen skills for adults working with youth through publications and training
- To encourage responsibility, community awareness, and character development in youth
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Upcoming Events & Opportunities!
Essex County 4-H Fall Fair & Gardeners Contest
Essex County 4-H invites all youth and adults to participate in the county 4-H Fall Harvest Showcase & Gardeners Contest! All projects will be showcased and awarded based on the Danish judging system. Each submission will receive a ribbon and judge notes.
Connect with Us!
For more information on how to get involved, contact:
Essex 4-H General Inquiry
essex4h@njaes.rutgers.edu
Marissa Staffen – 4-H Agent
mblodnik@njaes.rutgers.edu
Clara Lappert – Program Coordinator
cjl269@njaes.rutgers.edu
Gabrielle Bromfeld – Food Waste Programming
gsb81@njaes.rutgers.edu
Lana Mustafa – Montclair Community Farms
lm1097@rutgers.edu
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