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Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Burlington County

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Bring your lawn and garden questions to our Rutgers Master Gardeners! Click here to learn about submitting questions and samples.

Operating Status

We are open for business and continue to provide the services you have relied on. Our office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday. Soil test kits and pesticide training manuals are not currently available for sale. Soil samples should be submitted directly to the Rutgers Soil Testing Lab along with a completed questionnaire and payment.

About Us

Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Burlington County delivers research-based information to county residents through a variety of educational programming opportunities aimed at helping residents make informed decisions to enhance their quality of life, improve their community, and steward the environment. Our office is just one part of the broader reach of Rutgers Cooperative Extension, which has offices in all New Jersey counties. Program areas in our Burlington County office include:

  • 4-H Youth Development
  • Agriculture and Natural Resources
  • Family and Community Health Sciences
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Through our collective efforts, we engage with community members to bring awareness to their overall health and well-being, improve the sustainability of agricultural enterprises, and strengthen the connection between residents and agricultural lands. We reach residents through newsletters, in-person meetings, publications, workshops, and social media.

Check out each program area’s tab to learn more and for a selection of factsheets and other resources addressing frequently asked questions. You can also head to our main Rutgers Cooperative Extension website for a complete, searchable database of available publications.

Follow our county programs on Facebook:

  • Agriculture and Natural Resources
  • 4-H Youth Development
  • Family and Community Health Sciences
  • Rutgers Master Gardeners

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Agriculture and Natural Resources – FAQ
  • Lawn and Garden – FAQ
  • Ticks – FAQ
  • 4-H – FAQ

Highly Accessed Forms

  • 2025 Application for Farmer Plate Certificates (fillable, 409k PDF)
  • Becoming a 4-H Appointed Volunteer Link (PDF)

Forms

Priority Programs

  • Future For Youth
  • Integrated Crop Management
  • Maintaining Agricultural Base

RCE Upcoming Events

  • May 13: Auditor’s Workshop: Managing Environmental Compliance
  • May 14: Bridging the Gap: NJDEP and Municipal UHOT Regulations
  • May 14: Fresh from Jersey: Tips and Tools for Embracing Local Produce
  • May 15: Green Stormwater Management

Seasonal Updates

  • Join our Agricultural Mailing List
  • Burlington County Farmers Market
  • Spotted Lanternfly: Management Options for Homeowners
  • How to Scrape Spotted Lanternfly Egg Masses (Video)
  • Find Jersey Fresh produce!

Online Event Series

  • Homesteading Academy
  • 4-H from Home
  • Earth Day Every Day Webinar Series
  • RU Ready to Garden?
  • Home Gardeners School @Home Edition

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Contact

Cooperative Extension of Burlington County
New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Academy Drive Complex
2 Academy Drive
Westampton, NJ 08060
webmaster@njaes.rutgers.edu

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  1. FCHS
  2. RMG
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Related Units

  • Burlington County
  • Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station
  • Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
  • National Institute of Food and Agriculture
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