The Clemson Spring Dairy Show and Junior Dairy Weekend were held April 22-25, 2021, at the T. Ed Garrison Livestock Arena. The hope of the show committee, composed of local dairymen, Clemson Extension personnel, 4-H Dairy Club leaders, and dairy industry representatives, when re-organizing the event was to make this weekend a cornerstone for our […]
4-H News
Dr. Pam Ardern – 4-H Spotlight
As many of you have heard by now, Dr. Pam Ardern has recently retired from Clemson Cooperative Extension, where she served as the State 4-H Director. She has been the face of South Carolina 4-H for over 15 years and has dedicated her 36-year career to “Making the Best, Better.” Dr. Ardern grew up on […]
Leadership Program Highlight – Teen Council
Junior Saturday was hosted by SC 4-H State Teen Council on Saturday, February 13, 2021, using a virtual platform. In addition to the online meeting, youth were mailed kits in order to experience a hands-on approach, even in a virtual leadership setting. This 80’s themed event was designed for youth ages 9-13. Sixty-seven participants learned […]
Leadership Program Highlight – Pinckney Leadership Program
4-H Pinckney Leaders have taken over local news! We’re so excited to highlight these leaders who are fully embracing the mission of empowering students to serve with compassion, lead with humility, and inspire others through integrity. 4-H Pinckney Leader, Eliana Pinckney, recently had the honor of sharing her story of leadership and social activism with […]
Leadership Program – Highlight
This Women’s History Month we uplift the stories of young women in 4-H who are making history by inspiring their community. We would love to spotlight Charis Grabbe, Lancaster County 4-H’er, who was inspired to collect blanket donations for Project Linus. Project Linus is a nonprofit that provides homemade blankets for children in need. Its […]
Healthy Lifestyles – Highlight
The Healthy Lifestyles Committee has been very busy. They have continued their Cooking Video competitions throughout the pandemic. Each month an ingredient was chosen as the highlighted item for the cooking competition videos. March was peanuts or peanut alternatives, April is strawberries and May will be dairy products. On May 15th 4-H will be hosting […]
Shooting Sports Program Highlight
Seventeen-year-old, Mt. Pleasant native, Jaycee Beckham received top honors as being selected one of three, Rookies of the Year, from Trap and Field Magazine. She began shooting with the Wando Shooting Team and then migrated to the Partridge Creek Young Guns 4-H Shooting Sports Team where she could practice trap and skeet. In July of […]
Animals and Agriculture – Youth Livestock
The South Carolina 4-H Poultry Projects have gained popularity in providing youth experiences to raise day-old chicks in the 4-H Pullet Chain, or maintain their current backyard flock in the 4-H Laying Flock Project. Members work on improving their knowledge about poultry management, record keeping, showing poultry, life skills, and daily caring for their flock. […]
Dr. William “Bill” Clinkscales – 4-H Spotlight
Dr. William “Bill” Clinkscales July 5, 1943 – November 3, 2012 Born in Abbeville, SC to a farm family, Dr. William “Bill” Clinkscales began what became a lifelong commitment to agriculture. Those who knew him lovingly referred to as “Clink” and he was known for being down to earth. His career with Clemson Extension started […]
Shooting Sports Program Highlight
Each year the champion high overall (HOA) shotgun athletes in each division are recognized at the final state shoot of the season. Typically this is done in the spring, but due to COVID postponements and cancellations, this year’s 2019/2020 4-H Shotgun champions were recently recognized based on scores previously posted before the pandemic. We have […]
