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Marion Barnes, Senior County Extension Agent, Clemson University It’s official: summer has arrived with the heat, humidity, and red bugs. Many Lowcountry residents are just “itching” for some relief from these pests so common to our area of the state. Red bugs, also called chiggers, among other names that may not be appropriate to repeat, […]

Area Forest and Natural Resources Agent Mr. Windhorn comes to us with a bachelor’s degree in Forest Management from Clemson University.  Originally from Blythewood, SC, he has many years of experience in land management, wood procurement, forest certification, forest product sales, and environmental education. Mike is excited to join the Clemson Extension team and is […]

Marion Barnes, Senior County Extension Agent Clemson University May is Skin Cancer Awareness month, a time to educate people about skin cancer, share the facts and save lives. The month of May is devoted to shining the spotlight in skin cancer and ways to prevent this disease. Currently, more people are diagnosed with skin cancer […]

Glen Payne, Beaufort County Urban Horticulture Agent Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to people of all ages, regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status and is an equal opportunity employer.

Ellen Sturup Comeau, Beaufort County Water Resources Agent Rain barrels are a sustainable landscaping practice that lets residents collect rainwater that runs off their roofs and store it for later use. The collected rainwater is not potable but can be used to water plants, wash vehicles, fill bird baths, wash pets, and more! In the […]

Dawn Stuckey, 4-H Youth Development Agent Committed to making a difference in their community, the Colleton County 4-H Club partnered with In His Name Colleton to support individuals experiencing homelessness. Under the leadership of Club President Justice Olim, members worked closely with the mission’s staff to identify the most pressing need—food. After learning about the […]

Dawn Stuckey, 4-H Youth Development Agent Colleton 4-H Club had the opportunity to visit the SC Forestry Commission Regional Office for their February meeting. Who would have imagined that information would become so fast? The information Coastal Regional Forester Calvin Bailey shared with the members soon played out nationwide. Meeting first in the Regional Office […]

Marion Barnes, Senior County Extension Agent American agriculture plays an ever-increasing role in our daily lives by providing food, fiber and renewable natural resources for a growing world. With a population of 8 million and counting, our American farmers are more important than ever. According to the USDA National Ag Statistics Census of Agricultural 2023 […]

Amelia Howell from Beaufort County serves as the South Carolina State Teen. Council Public Relations Coordinator.  In her role, she manages online communication sites and other media.  The SC 4-H Teen Council further enhances teen leaders’ leadership, citizenship, and communication skills.  The council aims to serve as the leadership team that plans organizes and implements […]

Dawn Stuckey, 4-H Youth Development Agent The month of December is full of reminders about giving to others. When presented with the challenge of giving back to the community, Hampton County 4-H Jr. Leaders debated how they could be the most impactful and decided to learn CPR and First Aid. By earning this certification, they […]