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Marion Barnes, Senior County Extension Agent Clemson University With all the winter weather conditions of late, it is not too early to be thinking of spring! The Eastern Bluebird is one of South Carolina’s most colorful year-round feathered residents and is often referred to as a harbinger of spring. Early settlers called them the “blue […]

Glen Payne, Urban Horticulture Agent for Beaufort County and Felicia C. Cunningham, Jasper County 4-H Agent Mr. Glen Payne, Urban Horticulture Agent, presented information to the Beaufort Family and Community Leaders (FCL) group on caring for your Poinsettia on November 14, 2025.      Mr. Payne also highlighted how to water them, the different colors they can […]

Felicia C. Cunningham, Jasper County, 4-H Youth Development Agent Jayla and Aaron Ager participated in the Kicking Machine challenge at the Coastal Carolina Fair in Ladson, SC, on November 9, 2025.  Students were tasked with designing a machine that uses a pendulum, a rubber band, or a combination of the two to kick a ping-pong […]

Dawn Stuckey, Senior Agent, Hampton County 4-H Youth Development Agent 4-H continues to develop opportunities for youth to engage in STEM and career exploration through 4-H club work and the Hampton County 4-H Jr. Leadership Program. Community partners and sponsors allow 4-H Agent Dawn Stuckey to expose high school students to a wide array of […]

Dawn Stuckey, Senior Agent, Colleton County 4-H Youth Development Agent 4-H in Colleton County continues working with students around the county to make a positive impact on leadership, STEM, livestock, and agriculture. This fall, students at Cottageville Elementary participated in multiple STEM and natural resources programs. Third graders took a nature hike around the Southeast […]

Marion Barnes, Senior County Extension Agent If you are trying to get a grip on your hay production cost, you likely have realized that one of the largest production costs is tied to fertilization. As input costs increase, it’s entirely logical to look for ways to reduce fertilizer cost. However, if the reduction in fertilizer […]

Ellen Sturup Comeau, Water Resources Agent Algae are naturally occurring microorganisms in ponds and form the base of a healthy aquatic ecosystem. These organisms support fish and other aquatic life by providing the base of the pond’s food chain as well as oxygen in the water. However, when excess nutrients in the water combine with […]

Glen Payne, Urban Horticulture Agent, Beaufort County Getting started with well-aerated, pathogen- and weed-free soil will help seeds germinate and grow into healthy plants. https://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheet/starting-seeds-indoors/ Avoid starting seedlings in garden soil as it may not be sterile or drain well, causing seeds to dampen off due to excess moisture and leading to disease. Recycled egg […]

Beaufort County 4-H is excited to announce the receipt of a generous grant from the Coastal Community Foundation. This funding will play a vital role in expanding and strengthening 4-H programming throughout Beaufort County, creating more opportunities for youth to learn, lead, and thrive. The grant will directly support the growth of Beaufort Junior Leadership, […]

Marion Barnes, Senior County Extension Agent – Clemson University Wildlife viewing is becoming a very popular activity among homeowners and wildlife enthusiasts. According to the US Fish & Wildlife Service 2022 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting & Wildlife-Associated Recreation more than 148 million U.S. residents, 57%  of the U.S. population 16 years old and older […]