Savannah Valley District

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 […]

Barnwell 4-H Horse Club Decorates Scarecrow on the Circle

Shannon Herndon, County Extension 4-H Agent Members of the Barnwell 4-H Horse Club gathered on the circle in Barnwell Sunday, October 6th to stuff and paint scarecrows for the Rotary Scarecrow Village Contest sponsored by Rotary Club. Be sure to vote online before October 19th. Scarecrows will be on display through November 3rd. Clemson University […]

Savannah Valley Market Hog Sale

Hillary Pope, Area Livestock and Forages Agent Join the Savannah Valley 4-H program for the annual market hog sale and awards program.  We invite you to support our youth that have worked hard this year with their projects.  Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to people of all ages, regardless of race, color, […]

Celebrating Clemson Extension Employee’s Service Milestones in October:

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL UNIVERSITY STAFF WHO ACHIEVED MILESTONES IN THE MONTH OF OCTOBER. BRANDI MINTZ, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, 10/14/2014 – (10) YEARS! LISA TERRY, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT,     10/31/2006 – (18) YEARS! EACH CELEBRATING YEAR(S) AT CLEMSON UNIVERSITY. Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to people of all ages, regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national […]

National Farm Safety and Health Week

Don’t Learn Safety by Accident Marion Barnes, Senior County Extension Agent, Clemson University National Farm Safety and Health Week serves as a yearly reminder to the general public and the agricultural community of the dangers of living and working on a farm. The 2024 National Farm Safety and Health Week theme is Don’t Learn Safety […]

Heavy Rains can cause Damage to Your Septic System

Susan Lunt, Carolina Clear Coordinator and  Water Resources Extension Associate Heavy rains can saturate a septic drainfield and can cause your septic system to malfunction. There are steps to take to help protect your septic system before, during, and after a flood. By keeping your septic system properly maintained, you are ultimately better protecting your […]

Celebrating Clemson Extension Employee’s Service Milestones in August 2024

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL UNIVERSITY STAFF WHO ACHIEVED MILESTONES IN THE MONTH OF AUGUST. MAKAYLA WYNDHAM, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, 8/15/2023 – (1) YEAR! BEATRISS CALHOUN, WATER RESOURCES AGENT, 8/15/2019 – (5) YEARS. SAMANTHA PORZELT, WATER RESOURCES AGENT, 8/30/2021 – (3) YEARS. Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to people of all ages, regardless of race, […]

A Slice of Summer

Akendra Garrett, EFNEP Agent – Berkeley and    Charleston Counties As we embrace the warmth of summer, with hotter temperatures and longer days, it is an excellent opportunity to work toward our health and well-being goals. Going outside for outdoor activities and fun-filled adventures is always wonderful. I want to share a few pointers with […]

Shooting Sports and Natural Resources taught at 4-H Wild at Webb Camp

Shannon Herndon, Senior Extension 4-H Agent Two-thirds of US households have firearms. Youth need to understand firearm safety and how to use firearms correctly. South Carolina 4-H and SC Department of Natural Resources have partnered to offer a weeklong shooting sports and natural resources program held at the Webb Wildlife Center in Garnett, SC, for […]

Ways to Use Cherry Tomatoes

Gayle Williford, Food Systems and Safety / 4-H Agent, Berkeley County Your mid-summer home garden is pumping out vegetables faster than you can harvest them. The cherry tomatoes are piling up on your kitchen counter. What can you do with them? Don’t waste them. Cherry tomatoes are very versatile. They can be used as garnishes, […]