Savannah Valley District

National Diabetes Month

Roxane Cummings, Rural Health & Nutrition Agent November is National Diabetes Month. If you live in Bamberg County, odds are that you or someone you know is living with diabetes. In fact, according to the American Diabetes Association, diabetes affects over 37 million Americans. What is diabetes? Diabetes is a disease that causes blood glucose […]

Pecan Tidbits

Anna Sara Hill, Horticulture Extension Agent One of the highlights of fall are pecans and all the culinary “tidbits” made with them. For centuries people have enjoyed the nut’s rich buttery flavor. Native Americans used the pecans as an important food source for thousands of years and used them as trade items. The word pecan […]

Environmentally Focused Holiday Shopping Tips

Beatriss Calhoun, Water Resources Extension Agent The holiday season is fast approaching; however, keeping your water quality in mind is never too late. The increased travel, shopping, and shipping during the holiday season can take a toll on our environment. Below, you will see that with a bit of planning and mindful choices, you can […]

Bamberg 4-H Wins Ribbons in Handy Craft Contest at SC State Fair

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 […]

Master Rain Gardener Field Day

By: Samantha Porzelt, Water Resource Agent Every fall Clemson Extension provides technical training opportunities for residential and professional audiences through the Master Rain Gardener Hybrid Course. The course includes 5 online modules and an in-person field day where participants get to install a rain garden. The field day consists of site assessments, soil assessments, soil […]

Shoreline Buffer Workshop

By: Samantha Porzelt, Water Resource Agent On September 25th Clemson Extension hosted a pond buffer workshop in partnership with Dorchester County Parks & Rec and Friends of Dorchester County Parks at Ashley River Park in Summerville. The workshop began with a presentation by Water Resources Agent Ellen Sturup Comeau introducing stormwater ponds, recreational ponds, and […]

Reducing Hay Storage and Feeding Losses

Marion Barnes, Senior County Extension Agent – Clemson University The goal of any hay feeding program should be to provide high-quality hay in adequate quantities that meet the animal’s nutritional needs. The most significant operational cost in most livestock operations is stored or harvested feed, so reducing storage and feeding losses makes sense. It is […]

Dorchester & Colleton Counties’ 4-H GROWS LIVESTOCK!

By: Molly Jones Dorchester 4-H Youth Development Agent Rapid growth and development in Dorchester and Colleton Couties are bringing an influx of folks with children interested in participating in extra-curricular activities. 4-H is a wonderful outlet for children that are interested in animals and agriculture to cultivate those passions and grow with our program. As […]

Strolling Down the Fairway

Shannon Herndon, County Extension 4-H Agent Hard work pays off when you can walk your hog down the fairway! Paige Ulmer walks her hog down the fairway at the Orangeburg County Fair following the 4-H Market Hog Show on Friday, October 4, 2024. Ms. Ulmer won Reserve Grand Champion Market Hog. Come see the Junior Market […]

Chickens and Rabbits and Eggs Are All a Part of 4-H Projects

Shannon Herndon, County Extension 4-H Agent Lots of fun in the barn at the Orangeburg County Fair on Saturday, October 5th! Brynlee showed her rabbit, placing 5th in the 4-H Backyard Rabbit Show, and Ainsley walked her silkie in front of the judge for the 4-H Poultry Show. Ella delivered fresh eggs from her pullet […]