Glen Payne, Beaufort County Urban Horticulture Agent Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to people of all ages, regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status and is an equal opportunity employer.
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Save Money by Capturing Rainwater from Spring Showers
Ellen Sturup Comeau, Beaufort County Water Resources Agent Rain barrels are a sustainable landscaping practice that lets residents collect rainwater that runs off their roofs and store it for later use. The collected rainwater is not potable but can be used to water plants, wash vehicles, fill bird baths, wash pets, and more! In the […]
Regional Production Meetings
Rogan Gibson, Agronomy Agent Clemson Extension agents Joe Varn and Rogan Gibson conducted their annual Regional Peanut and Cotton Production Meetings on February 20th and 27th. With commodity prices like they are going into the 2025 growing season, producers need to be up to date on research conducted by Clemson University staff to maximize yield […]
Colleton County 4-H Club Donates to Local Homeless Mission
Dawn Stuckey, 4-H Youth Development Agent Committed to making a difference in their community, the Colleton County 4-H Club partnered with In His Name Colleton to support individuals experiencing homelessness. Under the leadership of Club President Justice Olim, members worked closely with the mission’s staff to identify the most pressing need—food. After learning about the […]
Colleton 4-H Club Explores Careers and Fire Prevention at SCFC
Dawn Stuckey, 4-H Youth Development Agent Colleton 4-H Club had the opportunity to visit the SC Forestry Commission Regional Office for their February meeting. Who would have imagined that information would become so fast? The information Coastal Regional Forester Calvin Bailey shared with the members soon played out nationwide. Meeting first in the Regional Office […]
Together We Grow
Marion Barnes, Senior County Extension Agent American agriculture plays an ever-increasing role in our daily lives by providing food, fiber and renewable natural resources for a growing world. With a population of 8 million and counting, our American farmers are more important than ever. According to the USDA National Ag Statistics Census of Agricultural 2023 […]
South Carolina State Teen Council Public Relations Coordinator for Beaufort County
Amelia Howell from Beaufort County serves as the South Carolina State Teen. Council Public Relations Coordinator. In her role, she manages online communication sites and other media. The SC 4-H Teen Council further enhances teen leaders’ leadership, citizenship, and communication skills. The council aims to serve as the leadership team that plans organizes and implements […]
Taste the Goodness Naturally
Akendra Garrett, EFNEP Agent – Berkeley and Charleston Counties Do you have a favorite fruit or vegetable? Did you know that consuming fruits and vegetables has many great benefits? A diet rich in vegetables and fruits can lower blood pressure, reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, and prevent some types of cancer. Eating […]
Hampton County 4-H Jr. Leadership Class Focuses on Community Service
Dawn Stuckey, 4-H Youth Development Agent The month of December is full of reminders about giving to others. When presented with the challenge of giving back to the community, Hampton County 4-H Jr. Leaders debated how they could be the most impactful and decided to learn CPR and First Aid. By earning this certification, they […]
Dorchester County Administrative Assistant to Retire after 32 and 1/2 years of service
Clemson Cooperative Extension Service Mrs. Paula Varn has dedicated 32 ½ years of service to Clemson Cooperative Extension in Dorchester County as a valued office Administrative Assistant. Paula is well-known and respected within the community of Saint George, SC. She is loved by her fellow Administrative Assistants and Extension Agent colleagues. Through the years, she […]
