January 31, 2025
Clemson Cooperative Extension Service Savannah Valley District Molly Jones, Area Water Resources Agent, joined the Natural Resources Team on January 2, 2025, after serving on the 4-H and Youth Development Team from January 2020- January 2025. Molly’s coverage area includes Aiken, Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Beaufort, Colleton, Dorchester, Edgefield, Hampton, and Jasper Counties, assisting in agricultural […]
January 21, 2025
Hillary Pope, Area Livestock & Forages Agent With the incoming of cold weather, it is important to be prepared on caring for your livestock. Below is list of ways to prepare your livestock for the cold weather: References: Brooks, Weston. “Tips on Preparing Livestock for the Winter Season.” TTU, Texas Tech University of Veterinary Medicine […]
January 21, 2025
Marion Barnes, Senior County Extension Agent – Clemson University Be Prepared for Winter Farm Work – Although activities on the farm tend to slow down during winter months, daily responsibilities continue, and winter weather can make conditions more hazardous. Exposure to cold is not just uncomfortable; it can also be a potentially dangerous situation. The […]
January 2, 2025
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. […]
November 18, 2024
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 […]
November 14, 2024
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 […]
November 6, 2024
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 […]
November 4, 2024
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 […]
October 31, 2024
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 […]
October 29, 2024
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 […]
