November 7, 2023
Akendra Jackson, EFNEP Nutrition Educator Water is important in our daily routine, and we must work hard to develop better habits. A large percentage of our bodies are made up of water; as we lose water, we must replenish it. Drinking enough water daily is essential for maintaining a healthy weight, flushing toxins, regulating body temperature, […]
November 6, 2023
Amanda Taylor, Forestry and Natural Resources Agent Introductory lecture by Amanda Taylor The word “woods” often evokes romantic images of vast forests, when really, you probably have some woods in your backyard. Your quarter acre of pine trees or pollinator garden may not be very big, but small landowners play a key role in the […]
November 6, 2023
Meghan Barkley 4-H Youth Development Agent Ehrhardt, SC- Local 4-H members were rewarded for their dedication on Sunday, October 23rd at H&S Stockyards by participating in the annual Savannah Valley 4-H Market Hog Sale & Awards Program. Participants sold a total of 10 animals with an average price of $1,081 per animal and a high-selling […]
November 6, 2023
Christine Patrick, Senior County EFNEP Agent The New World gave Europeans more than a way to expand geographically. It gave them new foods to expand their culinary horizons. Take batatas, for example. That’s the New World name for sweet potatoes. No, not yams. Sweet potatoes and yams are two different things. Those canned “yams” at […]
November 1, 2023
Meghan Barkley 4-H Youth Development Agent Beaufort County 4-H is partnering with Coosa Elementary on Lady’s Island to offer the third class of Junior Master Gardeners. This program was initiated after 35 staff and teachers took the Clemson Extension School & Community Garden online course. Extension staff wanted to keep the teachers and students engaged […]
November 1, 2023
Ellen Sturup Comeau Water Resources Agent Beaufort County “A planted shoreline along a stormwater pond. Photo Credit: Guinn Wallover” With autumn’s cooler temperatures now fully here, we can enjoy the last blooms of our Lowcountry landscapes before they become dormant for the winter. While we may be sad to see the purple of sweet grass […]
