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1. Where can I find a 4-H club and Youth Development programs?

If you are looking to becoming involved in 4-H club and youth development programs you will want to visit the Cape May County 4-H Foundation website. Cape May County 4-H Foundation

2. Where can I get information on parenting, human development, food safety, nutrition and personal finance?

The Family and Community Health Sciences Department has extensive research-based resources on a number of topics in human development and nutrition. You can contact us at 609-465-5115.

3. Where can I have a specific insect problem or plant disorder diagnosed?

Rutgers Cooperative Extension operates a Plant Diagnostic Laboratory at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Plant and insect samples can be sent directly to the laboratory for expert diagnosis by University staff. A small fee applies to this service.

During the Spring of 2002, Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County will begin the "Cape May Master Gardener Program". This Spring, local residents will be able to speak to trained Master Gardener volunteers about resource conservation and horticulture in Cape May. Contact 609-465-5115 for information about becoming a "Cape May Master Gardener". Plant Diagnostic Laboratory

4. Where can I obtain a soil test?

A soil test can be obtained through Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County; however, the actual analysis is performed at the Rutgers University Soil Testing Laboratory in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Cape May County is located at:
355 Courthouse/S Dennis Road
Cape May Court House, New Jersey 08210-1601

Contact 609-465-5115 for more information. Rutgers University Soil Testing Laboratory