Month: June 2025

Dawn Stuckey, 4-H Youth Development Agent Colleton County Club News: Volunteerism is the concept that the Colleton County 4-H Club embraced this year.  Under the leadership of President Justice Olim, the club has reached record numbers of community outreach. During Olim’s first year of presidency, he encouraged his club members to consider greater community service […]

Dawn Stuckey, 4-H Youth Development Agent Hampton County Hampton County 4-H programs have accomplished great things this year. Club numbers have increased, leading to the establishment of a Cloverbuds group for our youngest members. Cloverbud members spend time learning about the different programs in 4-H and building citizenship skills. This year, the Cloverbud club learned […]

Bamberg County Clemson Extension Wild at Webb 4-H Camp celebrated its 20th anniversary during the week of June 9–13. This weeklong shooting sports camp, held at the SCDNR Webb Wildlife Center in Garnett, SC, began in 2006 and has taken place every summer since. During the COVID-19 pandemic, a virtual version of the camp was […]

Glen Payne, Urban Horticulture Agent, Beaufort County The summer heat is upon us, and the dog days of summer have arrived. All the work put into the yard and garden should be paid in dividends now. Two things can be done to provide insurance that your yard and garden stay looking their best as the […]

Hillary P. Carnley, Area Livestock & Forages Agent You find yourself back at the feed store, comparing prices on mineral supplements. You glance at the options and think, “Are minerals really that important? Surely there’s not much difference between blocks and loose minerals.” It’s a common thought—but the truth is, minerals play a much bigger […]

Felicia C. Cunningham, 4-H Youth Development Agent The A. Frank Lever Extension Agent Hall of Fame (hereinafter referred to as the Lever Hall of Fame) recognizes former Clemson Extension Agents for superior contributions and outstanding leadership in promoting the Extension Mission in their home community and throughout South Carolina. Persons selected for recognition will be […]

Felicia C. Cunningham, 4-H Youth Development Agent Youth from Avery C Thompson Sr. Community Center in Varnville participated in two days of 4-H Healthy Cooking while having fun.  The youth demonstrated their skills by preparing a variety of sample dishes.  Some of the food prepared – Steamed Turkey Wontons, Wild Rice, Gumbo, Chicken Stir Fry […]

Felicia C. Cunningham, 4-H Youth Development Agent, Jasper County Five Jasper County Career & Advanced Technology Education Center (JC CATE) Horticulture Pathway Program students receive a certificate for twenty-five plus hours earned.  The students installed raised beds, planted flowers and vegetable plants, and maintained the garden for 5 months. Special thanks to Mr. Eric Crawford […]

Anna Sara Hill, Horticulture Extension Agent A tasty fruit synonymous with summertime in the Southeastern United States, is the peach. In fact, August is National Peach Month. Whether eaten fresh, or in a dessert such as a cobbler or ice cream the delicious flavor of South Carolina’s state fruit is as “peachy keen” as the […]

Akendra Garrett, EFNEP Agent – Berkeley and Charleston Counties Youth at Yes, I Can!  After-school program were all smiles as they received their certificate of completion from the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program.  Yes, I Can! empowers youth through learning.  This program is dedicated to fostering every student’s academic, social and emotional growth while […]