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Marion Barnes, Senior County Extension Falls are one of the most common sources of injuries and fatalities in agricultural operations throughout the year. Farmers are at increased risk of slips, trips, and falls due to the nature of their work day. They work with large equipment and livestock from elevated positions such as grain bins, […]

Dawn Stuckey, Hampton County 4-H Agent Hampton County 4-H has been busy making the best in Hampton County better. From 4-H Club meetings to school programs, Dawn Stuckey is making a difference in the lives of our younger citizens. Hampton 4-H Club spent the club year traveling around the county to learn more about the […]

Dawn Stuckey, Hampton 4-H Agent Luke Smith participated in the 4-H Presentation Contest this year. He won the Junior Regional contest and advanced to the State Junior Competition held at Camp Long during Jr. Weekend. Luke placed first in his category, Agriculture and Natural Resources.             Grayson Bullard won the […]

Dawn Stuckey, Colleton County 4-H Agent Colleton County 4-H has been busy making the best in Colleton County better. From 4-H Club meetings in the Extension Office to community programs and service projects, Colleton County 4-H is making a difference in the lives of our citizens and animals. Colleton 4-H Club completed its service project […]

Marion Barnes, Senior County Extension Agent May is Mental Health Month, which can be a difficult subject to talk about with agricultural community members. Farmers carry heavy loads that can become whelming at times. Being a farmer in today’s world means wearing many, many hats. They have to be meteorologists, accountants, business managers, mechanics, soil […]

Marion Barnes, Senior County Extension Agent Spring has definitely arrived in the low country. Home gardeners are working in their gardens; azaleas and dogwoods have been blooming for several weeks. Tent caterpillars are making their appearance on the foliage of our trees and shrubs. The eastern tent caterpillar, Malacosoma americanum is a native pest of […]

Parker Johnson, Forestry and Wildlife Agent The North American Beaver is present in all 46 counties of South Carolina. If you want to control and manage beavers on your property, there are several lethal and non-lethal options to implement in your management strategy. Depending on the situation, trapping or shooting beavers is often the most […]

Steve Richards, Clemson Agribusiness Team Economic and regulatory demands on a farm continue to increase, yet there are still only 24 hours in a day. How can an individual farmer keep up with all the demands on their time and money? In the past, one solution to this problem was the farmer-owned cooperative. Farmers banded together […]

Ellen Comeau In the United States, rainwater harvesting is becoming more popular in residential yards due to the many benefits. It can protect our waterways by reducing the amount of stormwater runoff, the strain on local aquifers, and flooding risk. The practice can also help homeowners reduce their water bills, prevent erosion and moisture control […]

Molly Jones, Dorchester County 4-H Agent Dorchester county 4-H is flourishing! The holiday season was jam-packed with fun activities for 4-H club members and youth within the community. During the month of December, Dorchester County 4-H offered its first paint night at the Clemson Extension office in Saint George. Youth ages 8-18 were invited to […]