Savannah Valley District

Character Critters – The Six Pillars

Felicia C. Cunningham, 4-H Youth Development 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. 

A Beautification Project

Felicia C. Cunningham, 4-H Youth Development 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. 

Hampton County 4-H Jr. Leadership Visits Coosaw Farms

Dawn Stuckey, 4-H Youth Development Agent On November 21, 2004, the Hampton County 4-H Jr. Leadership Class visited Coosaw Farms in Fairfax, SC, for their Agriculture and Natural Resources Day. “Born out of a deep-rooted respect and love for nature and a commitment to growing excellence, Coosaw Farm was founded over 30 years ago by […]

Bamberg County 4-H Wins Top Awards

Shannon Herndon, County 4-H Agent Alayna Weilnau is a 2024 South Carolina 4-H Presidential Tray Winner. Lawson Weilnau is a state winner with his 4-H Portfolio and won a trip to National 4-H Congress held in November. Both Weilnaus served on State 4-H Teen Council, responsible for planning, organizing and leading statewide events. The Weilnaus […]

Ag Agents Judge 4-H Wildlife Food Plot Project

Shannon Herndon, County 4-H Agent Baylin prepared her Wildlife Food Plot Project for judging by Clemson Extension Ag Agents Rogan Gibson and Joe Varn. As a third-year participant in the project, Baylin said she enjoys it because it gives her something fun and interesting to work on and research about wildlife near her home. County-level […]

Bamberg 4-H Participates in Upstate Fishing Project

Shannon Herndon, County 4-H Agent Rob and Jules Hurst completed the Upstate 4-H Fishing Project. The project started in April and ran through September. They logged in their fishing trips and learned about fish species and habitats. They caught grass carp, largemouth bass and blue gill. Jules said he participate in the project to improve […]

Barnwell 4-H Horse Club Participates in Barnwell Christmas Parade

Shannon Herndon, County Extension 4-H Agent Members of the Barnwell 4-H Horse Club have been busy participating in the Barnwell Christmas Parade, selling raffle tickets and bake sale items at Tractor Supply Company during the Paper Clover Campaign, and taking field trips to visit horse farms. They have learned about Marsh Tackys, Clydesdales and Thoroughbreds. […]

Hampton Jr. Leadership Program Begins

Dawn Stuckey, 4-H Youth Development Agent September marked the beginning of a new leadership program for teens in Hampton County, Hampton County Jr. Leadership. Hampton County Jr. Leadership is a 4-H Program dedicated to developing high school-age participants into young leaders. This program will provide training in the areas of personal and leadership development, networking, […]

Clover Correspondence

Dawn Stuckey, 4-H Youth Development Agent – Colleton and Hampton County From the first fair in 1957 to today, the goals of the Coastal Carolina Fair have remained the same: to raise money for local charities, scholarships, and various community needs and to provide the best family-oriented entertainment for the Lowcountry. This mission has long […]

Beaufort Junior Leadership Program Kicked Off The 2024-2025 Year

Meghan Barkley, 4-H Youth Development Agent The fourth class of Beaufort Junior Leadership kicked off the 24-25 year in August with orientation.  Over the past four years, over 300 youth volunteer hours have been conducted.  This year’s class will continue volunteer service by participating in a group project as well as completing individual volunteer service […]