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This Cooperative Extension Office is OPEN Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (except holidays)
Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station (NJAES) and Cooperative Extension of Ocean County provides research-based information for our county residents in the areas of Agriculture & Natural Resources, Family & Community Health Sciences, Marine Resources, Lawn & Garden, and 4‑H Youth Development.
We provide information and programs to help educate our diverse population and improve their lives for the rapidly changing future.
Featured Programs & Events
Hot Topics
- Spotted Lanternfly
- Should I get my soil tested?
- Fertilizer Blackout Dates
- Gardening in a Changing Climate
- Invasive Plants & Native Alternatives for Landscape
- Plant of the Month – May 2026
Resource Links
- Rutgers Cooperative Extension Publications
- “What is Rutgers Cooperative Extension”
- May Monthly Gardening Tips (PDF)
- Free Tick ID Available
- Ocean County Cooperative Extension – 2025 Annual Report (PDF)
- A Guide to Fresh Agricultural Products & Services in Ocean County, NJ – 2026
- New Jersey Commercial Pesticide Management links:








