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Lindsay Jameson, Barnwell County Administrative Assistant The Rotary Club of Barnwell County recently hosted its annual Scarecrow Contest on the Circle in Barnwell, showcasing a variety of creative and festive entries. We’re thrilled to share that the Barnwell 4-H Horse Club earned an impressive third place! This project was a fantastic opportunity for the club […]

Anna Sara Hill, Horticulture Extension Agent Fall is a great time to make jelly and work on holiday wreaths or other craft decorations. One of my favorite multipurpose vines and fruits is a southeastern native, the Muscadine. Muscadines belong to the subgenus Muscadinia within the genus Vitis, and they are the most unique member of […]

David Mansfield, Agribusiness Extension Agent Farming is a business built on uncertainty. Each year brings new challenges—weather extremes, changing markets, rising input costs, and unexpected personal events. While no one can predict the future, we can prepare for it by understanding and managing risk in five key areas: production, market, financial, legal, and personal. Production […]

Janet Steele, Forestry & Natural Resources Agent The southeast United States’ landscape has been shaped by fire since the pre-Paleoindian period. Prior to man living on the land, fire was started naturally by lightning strikes. Since thunderstorms primarily occur during summer, these wildfires favored species that could tolerate hot, fast-moving flames. Human settlement in the […]

Roxane Cummings, Rural Health & Nutrition Agent Salt has long been a kitchen staple, prized for enhancing flavor and preserving food. However, too much salt can have serious health consequences, including high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke. Fortunately, there is good news! You don’t need to sacrifice taste to reduce your salt intake. With […]

Hillary P. Carnley, Area Livestock & Forages Agent As the leaves begin to change and the temperatures cool, September signals more than just the arrival of autumn—it marks a crucial transition period for livestock producers. While warm-season pastures begin to fade and forage availability declines, hay or supplemental feed becomes necessary to maintain animal health […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]