January 25, 2022
Shannon B. Herndon, 4-H County Extension Agent Every other year Bamberg and Barnwell County 4-H offers a 4-H Super Sitter Babysitter Workshop for youth ages 12-15 over winter break. Participants learn the qualities a responsible babysitter possesses, caring for babies and toddlers, handling emergencies, and preparing for parent surprises. During the workshop, youth learn to […]
January 25, 2022
Meghan Barkley, 4-H Extension Agent Beaufort County 4-H is working with Coosa Elementary to pilot a Junior Master Gardener program with the 4th-grade class. Laura Lee Rose and the Master Gardener Volunteers provide teaching and support to the budding gardeners. Soils & water, plant growth & development, ecology, and healthy lifestyles are among the session […]
January 24, 2022
Glenna Mason, 4-H Youth Development Agent Orangeburg and Calhoun County 4-H presents agriculture books and activities to kindergarten students at St. Matthews Elementary. The Book of the Month program is a literacy outreach program sponsored by Ag in the Classroom and the SC Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee. Monthly books were purchased and a lesson […]
January 24, 2022
Molly Jones, Dorchester County 4-H Agent Dorchester county 4-H is flourishing! The holiday season was jam-packed with fun activities for 4-H club members and youth within the community. During the month of December, Dorchester County 4-H offered its first paint night at the Clemson Extension office in Saint George. Youth ages 8-18 were invited to […]
January 24, 2022
Clarendon County 4-H Update 4-H participants care for and work with their animals to train them for showmanship contests. The judges consider how they conduct themselves while showing their animal, their knowledge of their animal, and how well they control their animal during the show. The animal must be healthy to participate in the show, […]
January 24, 2022
Rob Last Area Horticulture Agent. When? Whether you are a homeowner or commercial farmer, winter is a great time to take soil samples. When the lab reports the results, winter allows applications such as lime to adjust soil pH in plenty of time for the spring growing season. How? Step one: Decide on the number […]
January 24, 2022
Christine Patrick, County Extension Agent Gluten has taken a big fall in the food and nutrient world in recent years. Some of the reasons for gluten aversion include celiac disease, gluten intolerance, and weight control. If you avoid gluten, the following labeling guidelines will help you make science-based choices when choosing gluten-free foods. What is […]
October 5, 2021
Fall is the time of year that SC Livestock 4-H participants prepare for all year long. It is no different for many members of Clarendon County’s 4-H Animals and Outdoors Livestock Club. Youth that participates in 4-H livestock projects must raise and care for a project animal, complete a detailed record book about their project […]
September 24, 2021
Gayle provides information in various settings to all age groups relating to foods, nutrition, and healthy lifestyles. Information may be provided through classes/workshops, demonstrations, exhibits, etc. She currently holds membership in the SC Association of Extension 4-H Agents, National Association of Extension 4-H Agents, and the SC Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences and […]
September 24, 2021
Molly Jones is the 4-H Agent for Dorchester County. She is a graduate of Coastal Carolina University with a BS in Marine Science possessing experience in formal and informal science education. She was previously employed with the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism as a Naturalist Interpreter, focusing greatly on conservation, animal sciences, […]
