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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 […]

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 […]

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? […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Patti Chapman, EFNEP Nutrition Educator, Beaufort County Would you quench your thirst in this summer heat by drinking a big, tall glass of SUGAR?!?!  At a recent “Child Abuse Prevention Festival,” Nutrition Educator, Patti Chapman, encouraged attendees to guess and measure out how much sugar is in a 20-oz. bottle of Coca-Cola.  The answer is […]