Month: July 2024

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL UNIVERSITY STAFF WHO ACHIEVED MILESTONES IN THE MONTH OF AUGUST. MAKAYLA WYNDHAM, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, 8/15/2023 – (1) YEAR! BEATRISS CALHOUN, WATER RESOURCES AGENT, 8/15/2019 – (5) YEARS. SAMANTHA PORZELT, WATER RESOURCES AGENT, 8/30/2021 – (3) YEARS. Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to people of all ages, regardless of race, […]

Shannon Herndon, County Extension 4-H Agent Over eighty 4-H’ers, volunteers, and agents spent four days at Clemson University for State 4-H Congress “Stars Shine Brighter Together” July 9-12. Delegates participated in professional development workshops, service projects, shooting range, campus tours, and project awards. Five delegates from Bamberg attended: Alayna Weilnau, Lawson Weilnau, Paige Ulmer, Reace […]

Meghan Barkley, 4-H Youth Development Agent Getting an email from a parent that expresses their gratitude towards a child’s experience at a camp is one of the most rewarding parts about being a 4-H youth development agent.  The 2024 Beaufort County 4-H cooking camp helped youth feel confident enough in their skills to prepare a […]

Dawn Stuckey, 4-H Youth Development Agent Colleton County 4-H has been busy this Spring and Summer wrapping up health and wellness programs at Colleton County Schools and planning summer activities for 4-H members around the state. Club members held fundraisers to support projects, participated in state events, and tried a few new field crop projects. […]

Dawn Stuckey, 4-H Youth Development Agent SC 4-H continues to impact Colleton County youth using the “learn by doing” approach developed in 1924. The organization’s motto, “To Make the Best Better,” is demonstrated across the state as members use what they have learned from a network of 4-H agents and volunteers to positively impact their […]

Akendra Garrett, EFNEP Agent – Berkeley and    Charleston Counties As we embrace the warmth of summer, with hotter temperatures and longer days, it is an excellent opportunity to work toward our health and well-being goals. Going outside for outdoor activities and fun-filled adventures is always wonderful. I want to share a few pointers with […]

Dawn Stuckey, 4-H Youth Development Agent The Hampton County Watermelon Festival is South Carolina’s oldest continuing festival. Since 1939, it has been a celebration of, for, and by the families of Hampton County and beyond. The festival began as a way to recognize and promote the top producers of watermelons and quickly became a symbol […]

Dawn Stuckey, 4-H Youth Development Agent Club News: Spring and summer have been busy months for Hampton County 4-H. Agents and members have been active in our community, from end-of-the-year parties to Watermelon Festival activities.  Hampton 4-H Club met at the Smith Farm for awards and fellowship. The Smiths have been very generous with their […]

Marion Barnes, Senior County Extension Agent  – Clemson University If you have traveled around the low country lately, you may have noticed numerous fields of brightly colored, yellow-blooming sunflowers. These sunflower fields are planted for attracting mourning doves in time for the September hunting season. The story of the cultivated sunflower, Helianthus annuus, is truly […]

Roxane Cummings, Rural Health & Nutrition Agent Did you know that Bamberg is a HOP county? HOP, or the Healthy Options Program, is a CDC (Centers for Disease Control) funded program that addresses health disparities related to nutrition, physical activity, or obesity. According to U.S. News and World Report (2022), Bamberg County has a 41.0% […]