July 17, 2025
Bamberg County Clemson Extension Bamberg County 4-H’er Lawson Weilnau won the South Carolina 4-H Presidential Tray Award and National 4-H Conference Award. Both awards include scholarships. National Conference also includes a trip to Washington D.C. in 2026. State 4-H Awards are judged on a 4-H member’s portfolio, resume, cover letter and interview. 4-H’ers, volunteers, and […]
July 10, 2025
Rogan Gibson, Agronomic Crops Agent After spending lots of money and time getting the seed in the ground, the last thing producers want to see is yield loss due to pests. Pests such as weeds, insects, and diseases can cause crop yield loss. A good crop scouting program can save producers money in different ways. […]
July 9, 2025
South Carolina’s 4‑H program recently celebrated a significant milestone: the 20th annual Wild at Webb Camp, held June 10–14, 2025, at the SCDNR Webb Wildlife Center in Garnett, SC. This flagship event brings together youth ages 10–13 from across the state for an immersive week of hands-on education in shooting sports, natural resources, and leadership […]
July 9, 2025
Meghan Barkley, 4-H Youth Development Agent This year’s 2025 Beaufort County 4-H Cooking Camp empowered youth to feel confident in the kitchen and proud to cook for their families at home. We made delicious recipes and lots of memories! Local youth from the county participated in the week-long camp, where they prepared more than ten […]
July 3, 2025
Ellen Sturup Comeau, Water Resources Agent, Beaufort County Sunny weather, hot temperatures, and high humidity are here! Staying hydrated is critical to staying healthy in the intense weather, and the same is true for the plants in your yard. However, did you know that overwatering your plants can lead to more issues than underwatering them? […]
July 1, 2025
Beatriss Calhoun, Water Resources Extension Agent Rain in the Lowcountry often feels more like a threat than a benefit. Flooded roads, soggy yard spaces, and overflowing ditches all have a way of making a good storm challenging. However, what if we looked at the rain differently? What if each storm offered not just a challenge […]
