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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]