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Livestock Water System Maintenance & Clean Water Safety Molly Jones, Regional Water Resources Agent & Nicole Correa, Regional Livestock and Forages Agent What is the primary limiting nutrient for performance in all livestock species? WATER. Inadequate water intake affects dry matter intake, milk production, growth rate, reproductive performance, and forage utilization. Water is the driver […]

Lina Prillaman, Berkeley County 4-H Agent Hello! My name is Lina Prillaman. I graduated from Emory & Henry University this past May with a bachelor’s degree in history and Civic Innovation and a minor in Religion. I am currently working on obtaining my Master of Business Administration online at Emory & Henry University. I have […]

Christiana Huss, Urban Horticulture Agent and Master Gardener Coordinator Please welcome Christiana Huss as the new Urban Horticulture agent and Master Gardener Coordinator for Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester Counties. Christiana will be teaching the Master Gardener course this Fall to train the next class of horticulture volunteers. Applications will begin in May of 2026. If […]

Molly Jones, Regional Water Resources Agent Ponds are not typically a natural occurrence in the state of South Carolina. Our state’s specific geological and hydrological characteristics are not conducive to the natural occurrence of lakes or ponds due to a few factors: flat topography; the majority of South Carolina is a coastal plain, which does […]

Beatriss Calhoun, Water Resources Extension Agent  Clemson Cooperative Extension would like to announce registration is now OPEN for our spring 2026 certification and re-certification courses! Registration deadline is Sunday, March 8 for certification and Sunday, March 15 for re-certification. The purpose of Post-Construction BMP ( Best Management Practices) Inspector program is to train professionals in methods and strategies for conducting routine […]

Tawanah Reeves-Ligon, Dorchester County 4-H Agent Of course, you know by now that 4-H is the nation’s largest youth development program and has been striving “to make the best better” for over a century! Our “learn-by-doing” model allows youth to experience the learning process while allowing for discovery and self-determination that may not take place in other environments. From clubs (like livestock and shooting sports) to camps (like Camp 4-H20) […]

Akendra Garrett, EFNEP Agent – Berkeley and Charleston Counties One Charleston community agency demonstrates what can happen when nutrition education meets enthusiasm, consistency, and genuine care. During our Eat Smart, Be Active fruit and vegetable lesson, participants eagerly gather to learn how quick, simple, and delicious healthy eating can be. From the very first session, […]

SAMANTHA PORZELT, WATER RESOURCES AGENT FOR BERKELEY, CHARLESTON, AND DORCHESTER COUNTIES Join Clemson Extension, SC Sea Grant, and the ACE Basin NERR for the Charleston Area Stormwater Pond Management Conference! Are you passionate about sustainable pond management, community resilience, and protecting our local waterways? Mark your calendar for Wednesday, March 11, 2026, and join stormwater […]

Zachary Snipes, Assistant Program Team Leader-Horticulture, Area Horticulture Agent Zach Snipes, along with other agents from Clemson University’s Food Crop Horticulture Team, has been conducting on-farm demonstrations showcasing in-line fumigation techniques. The emergence of new pests, limited crop rotation options, and the buildup of diseases have led growers to consider fumigation as an essential addition […]

Jessica Hardiman, Food System and Safety Agent “Best if Used By”, “Sell-By”, “Use-By” …what is the difference between these phrases, and do you have to throw away all those forgotten products in the back of your pantry? Food manufacturers put these dates on packages to let retailers and consumers know when food is at its […]