Below is an extensive database of tomato variety descriptions and images of fruit grown at Rutgers NJAES research farms. We continue to add details and photos as they become available.

Currently, between 30–40% of the food that we produce in the United States ends up as waste. 1 While food waste occurs at several sources, the USDA has identified schools as being a potential source ...

Llamas (Lama glama) and alpacas (Lama pacos) are members of the Camelid family, which also includes the vicuna (Lama vicugna) and guanaco (Lama guanicoe). Their inclusion in this family is based upon ...

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the nation's largest nutrition assistance program, aimed at helping individuals and families with low incomes afford the essential food they ...

Sourdough bread, rolls, and other products have been increasingly present in food markets over the past several years, many claiming health benefits. Join me to learn more about the fermentation ...

Dietary supplements include vitamins, minerals, herbs, amino acids, and other ingredients. We will discuss key points, such as effectiveness, quality, and safety, as well as when it is appropriate to ...

Let's find some healthy options for summertime suppers when we don't want to turn on the oven. We will review some nutrient profiles to be sure it's a nutritious option and hope to spark some ...

Did you know that adults are recommended to engage in muscle-building exercises at least twice a week? In this session Ricardo will explain the benefits of engaging in muscle-building activities, ...

Want to move with confidence and improve your daily activities? Join this webinar on Functional Fitness for All! Learn how to incorporate exercises that mimic everyday movements, regardless of age or ...

Rabies is a deadly disease of animals and humans. It is endemic in New Jersey and there are over 300 cases in the state every year. Rabies is a virus that attacks the central nervous system in mammals ...

Exit 36B--Lafayette Avenue Exit. At traffic light turn right onto Ridgedale Avenue and continue for approximately 1 mile to East Hanover Avenue (1st major intersection--Agway Garden Center on left, ...

The bed bug, (Cimex lectularius L.), is a blood sucking insect that is closely associated with humans. It is occasionally found in poultry farms and on indoor pets (dogs, cats, rodents). Since the ...