Savannah Valley District

The Kicking Machine Challenge

Felicia C. Cunningham, Jasper County, 4-H Youth Development Agent Jayla and Aaron Ager participated in the Kicking Machine challenge at the Coastal Carolina Fair in Ladson, SC, on November 9, 2025.  Students were tasked with designing a machine that uses a pendulum, a rubber band, or a combination of the two to kick a ping-pong […]

The Clover Connection

Dawn Stuckey, Senior Agent, Hampton County 4-H Youth Development Agent 4-H continues to develop opportunities for youth to engage in STEM and career exploration through 4-H club work and the Hampton County 4-H Jr. Leadership Program. Community partners and sponsors allow 4-H Agent Dawn Stuckey to expose high school students to a wide array of […]

Welcome, Lina Prillaman

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 […]

Catching up with the Clover Winter 2026

Dawn Stuckey, Senior Agent, Colleton County 4-H Youth Development Agent 4-H in Colleton County continues working with students around the county to make a positive impact on leadership, STEM, livestock, and agriculture. This fall, students at Cottageville Elementary participated in multiple STEM and natural resources programs. Third graders took a nature hike around the Southeast […]

4-H Clover Contact

Dawn Stuckey, Senior Agent 4-H agents in neighboring counties are working hard to keep 4-H going in multiple counties as we fill vacant positions. We appreciate the work of our retired agents, Shannon Herndon (Bamberg & Barnwell Counties) and Gayle Williford (Berkeley County). They have a huge pair of shoes left to fill. Please continue […]

Beaufort County 4-H Receives Grant from Coastal Community Foundation

Beaufort County 4-H is excited to announce the receipt of a generous grant from the Coastal Community Foundation. This funding will play a vital role in expanding and strengthening 4-H programming throughout Beaufort County, creating more opportunities for youth to learn, lead, and thrive. The grant will directly support the growth of Beaufort Junior Leadership, […]

Getting the Most Out of Your 4-H Experience

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) […]

2025 Savannah Valley Market Hog News Release

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 […]

Savannah Valley 4-H:

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 […]

Pumpkin Decorating Contest

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, […]