Year: 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, […]

Amanda Taylor, Forestry and Natural Resources Agent 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 conservation of wildlife habitat.  On […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Ellen Sturup Comeau Water Resources Agent Beaufort County 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 and the yellow of goldenrod fade, most folks along ponds are […]

Patti Chapman Nutrition Educator – Beaufort County Patti has been spending this fall teaching the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) to both adults and youth.  The “Eating Smart Being Active” (ESBA) adult curriculum was taught at “Programs for Exceptional People” (P.E.P.).  Located in Bluffton, SC, their mission is: “to promote independence, social interaction, […]

BEAUFORT, South Carolina – Clemson Extension is hosting the annual fruit and ornamental tree sale.  This sale is a fundraiser to benefit Beaufort & Jasper County 4-H programs.  A wide range of bare root trees will be available for purchase.  Among some of the fruit varieties offered are blueberries, scuppernongs, blackberries, and figs.  Dogwood, crepe […]

Office Assistant Jessica Grubb Jessica is a native of Colleton County. She has a multitude of experience in sales and customer service. Jessica enjoys helping others, which has been evident throughout her career. For the last 12 years, Jessica has worked as a cosmetologist, providing the best possible experience for her clients. She also served […]

Jacqueline Gallagher, Serving Colleton and Hampton Counties Jacqueline (Jackie) Gallagher is a native of Colleton County. After graduating from Walterboro High School, she received a Bachelor of Science Degree in History from Charleston Southern University, a Master of Arts in Teaching in Elementary Education from the College of Charleston, and a Master of Education in […]