In July, a farmer called about a soybean field planted 5 weeks earlier seemingly stuck at the V2-V3 stage. Planning for a post emergence herbicide application was underway and the farmer wanted advice if anything could be done to help the beans such as additional fertilizer, a fungicide, or an insecticide. Would the better decision […]
New Jersey is home to a variety of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) destinations. To the right are some of the destinations you can explore. Visit 5 or more of these destinations and you’ll receive a prize on behalf of the New Jersey STEM Pathways Network (NJSPN). Rules: Step 1. Activate QR code(Scan with […]
Jeff Warner once said, “We are not put on this earth for ourselves, but are placed here for each other.” Our youth are forever grateful for the opportunity to work alongside an organization like Visions and Pathways to help support homeless youth in the community. Special thank you to other Burlington County 4-H Clubs, Leaders […]
FCHS Asks: RU Ready to Preserve Food at Home?
Between April 15th to June 10th, New Jersey Family and Community Health Sciences (FCHS) will be getting you ready to preserve your fresh produce and other foods with 8 free webinars on home food preservation. Hosted by experts from across New Jersey, each week will discuss different topics exploring step-by-step instructions, equipment, and best practices. “Preserving produce is […]
Kate Brown, Program Associate in Commercial Agriculture, Burlington County
Conservation tillage practices allow crop residue to persist on the soil surface, minimizing winter erosion. The goal is to retain 30% or more soil coverage at planting (Figure 1) which, in turn, keeps nutrients on the farm, protects water quality, and preserves soil health. The amount of surface residue retained at planting is directly […]
Kate Brown, Program Associate in Commercial Agriculture, Burlington County
Have you heard of “planting green”? Planting green is the practice of planting your cash crop directly into a living cover crop – typically field corn or soybeans into fall-seeded cereal rye – and it’s a practice growing in popularity. Planting green was the topic of a moderated session at the Northeast Cover Crops Council […]
Introduction This series of articles will review what ‘ergonomics’ (also know as ‘human factors’) is and how it applies to gardening. I became interested in ergonomics when a co-worker’s chronic arm, neck, and shoulder pain was relieved by having her desktop lower: it had been four inches too high. The proliferation of personal computers, tablets, […]
Applying Ergonomic Principles to Common Garden Tasks
When Using Hand Tools Keep the wrists in a neutral position (wrist straight with thumbs up or wrapped around a tool handle to meet the forefinger) RI 9684 page 5 (PDF) Avoid bending or twisting the wrist to get that last weed or prune that last branch Cushioned grips and tools with grip handles may […]
Applying Ergonomic Principles to Common Garden Tasks
When Working Close to the Ground Bend from hips, not the waist. Keep the chin off the neck or chest. Keep the back straight. Work close to the body, the further away from the body the arms are, the rounder the back will be. Avoid twisting sideways: face you work area directly, for most people […]
