Category: 4-H

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 […]

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. […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Felicia C. Cunningham, 4-H Youth Development Agent It is that time of year again for our SC 4-H Virtual Presentation Regional Qualifier Contest!  The State Presentation Contests willbe in-person on February 1st, 2025 in Newberry, SC. If county 4-H agents choose to host an in-person contest, the youth willstill need to record and upload their unedited presentations into the online submission form below. If a […]

Kelly Surber, Middle School Science Teacher at Royal Live Oaks Academy, Hardeeville, SC The Royal Live Oaks Middle School garden is in its 3rd year. Middle schoolers plant, weed, harvest and contribute to all aspects of vegetable garden maintenance. We are working to expand our garden and add an outdoor classroom! Students filled in the […]

Dawn Stuckey, 4-H Youth Development Agent – Colleton and Hampton County Fall is Here! We have just completed the first of the three fairs for our area, the Orangeburg County Fair. With the arrival of Hurricane Helene, whether we would be able to hold the fair or not was in question. Like the show, the […]

Shannon Herndon, County Extension 4-H Agent Tora Stokes and Eriana James were selected to attend the Pinckney Leadership Conference at Clemson University the week of June 16-22, 2024. Both teenagers have participated in Barnwell County 4-H summer programs, including cooking camp, the tomato growing project, and 4-H Day at the State Fair. They also attended […]

Shannon Herndon, County Extension 4-H Agent Four Bamberg 4-H members brought home $24 in premiums with three Blue Ribbons in the Fancy Work-Handy Craft Contest at the SC State Fair. Three youth entered pottery pieces made during the Pottery Workshop led by Angie Sandifer, an art teacher at Bamberg-Ehrhardt High School, and one youth entered […]