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Marion Barnes – Senior County Extension Agent – Clemson University Many gardeners have mixed feelings about fall, some may be a bit sad to see all the fresh warm season vegetable production come to an end but at the same time, glad to get a much-needed break from watering, weeding and the numerous chores it […]

Marion Barnes, Senior County Extension Agent Agriculture continues to be one of the most dangerous industries in the U.S., with some of the highest worker fatality rates. The third week in September has been recognized as National Farm Safety and Health Week since 1944, serving as an annual reminder tothe public and the agricultural community […]

84TH Annual Hampton County Watermelon Festival Once again, Clemson Extension – Hampton County hosted the 84th Annual Hampton County Watermelon Festival’s Arts and Crafts Contest. We appreciate all that participated and the viewers that just dropped by to check out all the entries. We had some creative and unique entries. The main requirements to enter […]

Area Livestock and Forages Agent serving Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper Counties Garrett earned his Bachelor of Science in Animal and Veterinary Science from Clemson University and his Master of Science in Animal Science from the University of Tennessee. Originally from Lodge, South Carolina, he grew up on his family’s farm, where […]

Dawn Stuckey, Senior Agent, Hampton County 4-H Youth Development Agent Hampton County 4-H Programs: Hampton County 4-H Jr. Leadership program is accepting applications for the 2026-2027 cohort. The Jr. Leadership program is designed to expose high school sophomores and juniors to potential careers in Hampton County. Through site visits and meetings with professionals, students have […]

Glen Payne, Beaufort County Urban Horticulture Agent and Master Gardener Coordinator      Sunny summer weather is something that makes every day a little brighter than the one before. So, we take the rainy days with the sunshine, stillness with the pleasant breezes, dryness with lots of humidity that can help us with our skin complexion […]

Ellen Sturup Comeau, Water Resources Agent, Beaufort County Lowcountry Coastal South Carolina is constantly changing. Rain patterns are shifting, flooding is becoming more frequent, and people are moving from all over to live here. With this comes questions like, “I just got some property, what can I plant by the shoreline to make it look […]

Felicia C. Cunningham, 4-H Youth Development Agent, Jasper County This activity was conducted at the Agape Family Life Center in Hardeeville, SC. Each team was tasked with building a tower using only the materials provided to them.  All teams received the same materials (spaghetti, gumdrops, and tape).  The tower had to be free-standing, and no […]

Felicia C. Cunningham, 4-H Youth Development Agent, Jasper County Beaufort County Family Community Leaders (FCL) participated in a workshop on June 12, 2026, focused on making Apple and Grape jelly.  Jellies are usually made by cooking fruit juice with sugar. Jelly should be clear or translucent and firm enough to hold its shape when turned out […]

Marion Barnes, Senior County Extension Agent – Clemson University With temperatures in the mid to high 90’s and the high humidity levels that is so common of the summer months in the low country, planning a fall garden may not be the minds of many home gardeners. As spring planted vegetables mature and production begins […]