NEWARK, N.J. – Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) began the 2024 edition of his annual New Jersey Summer Road Trip with stops in Hunterdon, Middlesex, Somerset, and Burlington counties.
In Hunterdon County, Booker visited the Snyder Research & Extension Farm, a farm used by Rutgers Agricultural Extension for research on the soil, climate conditions, and crops of New Jersey. The Snyder Research and Extension Farm initiates and disseminates research of soil and climate conditions applicable to the production of a variety of food and fiber products, including grain crops, tree and small fruits, turfgrass, and ornamentals.
“Learning about the conditions facing New Jersey farmers is fundamental to my work on the Senate Agriculture Committee,” said Senator Booker. “The Snyder Research & Extension Farm is doing vital work to study how soil and climate conditions impact New Jersey’s crop production.”
Booker then traveled to Middlesex County, where he delivered remarks at a naturalization ceremony at the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) New Jersey Central Field Office in Cranbury. He was joined by leadership from the USCIS Newark District in congratulating the 36 new citizens from 19 countries after they took the Oath of Allegiance to the United States of America.
“Over my 11 years in the Senate, I have had the opportunity to participate in multiple naturalization ceremonies,” said Senator Booker. “Every time I am humbled to meet some of the incredible immigrants who help make up the fabric of our state and congratulate them as they become citizens of the greatest country on earth. ”
In Somerset County, Booker attended the 4-H Fair. The 4-H Youth Development Program is the nation’s oldest and largest youth development organization with a membership of over six million young people nationwide, and their program in Somerset County is one of the largest in the state. The Somerset County 4-H Fair is the highlight of the year for hundreds of 4-H club members. The fair provides them with the opportunity to showcase the skills that they have acquired through a variety of exhibits, demonstrations and competitions. Since 1948, visiting the 4-H Fair has been a summertime tradition for generations of families in central New Jersey.
“Today’s trip to the 4-H fair filled me with pride and hope for the future of our state,” said Senator Booker. “Our state’s young people are our biggest asset, and we must continue to invest in opportunities for them to develop new skills and leadership. I’m grateful for organizations like 4-H that help foster communities for our kids.”
Booker finished his day in Burlington County with a meal at the newly revamped Olga’s Diner. Originally established in 1946 in Marlton, Olga’s Diner is a classic Jersey diner and a beloved staple in Burlington County.
Booker’s annual road trip continues tomorrow with stops in Salem, Cumberland, Cape May, and Atlantic counties. For more information, please contact press@booker.senate.gov.