Category: 4-H

Meghan Barkley, 4-H Youth Development Agent, Beaufort County Local 4-H members were rewarded for their dedication on Sunday, November 3rd, at the Orangeburg, SC- Local 4-H members were rewarded for their dedication on Sunday, November 3rd, at the Orangeburg Fairgrounds by participating in the annual Savannah Valley 4-H Market Hog Sale & Awards Program.  Participants […]

Catching up with the Clover Dawn Stuckey, Senior 4-H Youth Development Agent for Colleton and Hampton Counties Livestock showmanship helps 4-H youth shine! From daily care and training to presenting their animals before a judge, members gain responsibility, communication skills, and poise under pressure. Each show builds resilience and self-assurance—confidence that carries far beyond the […]

Elizabeth Simmons, Public Relations Officer for Best of Berkeley 4-H Club On Thursday, October 16, 2025, the Best of Berkeley 4-H Club met to decorate pumpkins, which will be entered into the 4-H Pumpkin Decorating Contest at the Coastal Carolina Fair. Also, at the same meeting, a new president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, activities director, […]

Lindsay Jameson, Barnwell County Administrative Assistant The Rotary Club of Barnwell County recently hosted its annual Scarecrow Contest on the Circle in Barnwell, showcasing a variety of creative and festive entries. We’re thrilled to share that the Barnwell 4-H Horse Club earned an impressive third place! This project was a fantastic opportunity for the club […]

4-H Healthy Living Committee by Ashley Verdonk Whether you’re an avid news reader, TikTok scroller, or Facebook user, you’ve likely encountered discussions about processed and ultra-processed foods (UPFs). You may have also seen content from influencers, bloggers, and journalists promoting whole food diets as a way to avoid the health risks associated with UPFs. Globally, […]

Felicia C. Cunningham, 4-H Youth Development Agent, Jasper County Keeping hydrated is crucial for health and well-being, but many people do not consume enough fluids each day. Around 60 percent of the body is made up of water, and around 71 percent of the planet’s surface is covered by water. Perhaps it is the ubiquitous nature of water that […]

Tawanah Reeves-Ligon, Dorchester County 4-H Agent For many homeschool families, finding projects, curriculum, and social opportunities that have a meaningful impact and build skills as well as a love of learning in children can feel daunting, at best, and impossible, at its worst. However, there is a simple opportunity in your community that you may […]

Hampton County 4-H Junior Leadership Program Continues Building Future Leaders Dawn Stuckey, 4-H Youth Development Agent, Hampton County Hampton County youth are once again stepping into leadership roles through the 4-H Junior Leadership Program, now in its second year. With nine eager students from Hampton County High School and Patrick Henry Academy, the program is […]

Dorchester County 4-H Agent We’re excited to welcome Tawanah Reeves-Ligon to the Clemson Extension family as the newest Dorchester County 4-H Youth Development Agent. An Atlanta native, Mrs. Ligon fell in love with the Lowcountry as a teenager while attending a wedding. She would eventually move here and marry the love of her life, Robert […]

Bamberg County Clemson Extension Bamberg County 4-H’er Lawson Weilnau won the South Carolina 4-H Presidential Tray Award and National 4-H Conference Award. Both awards include scholarships. National Conference also includes a trip to Washington D.C. in 2026. State 4-H Awards are judged on a 4-H member’s portfolio, resume, cover letter and interview. 4-H’ers, volunteers, and […]