Category: Beaufort

Beaufort County 4-H is excited to announce the receipt of a generous grant from the Coastal Community Foundation. This funding will play a vital role in expanding and strengthening 4-H programming throughout Beaufort County, creating more opportunities for youth to learn, lead, and thrive. The grant will directly support the growth of Beaufort Junior Leadership, […]

Marion Barnes, Senior County Extension Agent – Clemson University Wildlife viewing is becoming a very popular activity among homeowners and wildlife enthusiasts. According to the US Fish & Wildlife Service 2022 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting & Wildlife-Associated Recreation more than 148 million U.S. residents, 57%  of the U.S. population 16 years old and older […]

Zachary Snipes, Assistant Program Team Leader-Horticulture, Area Horticulture Agent Zach Snipes, along with other agents from Clemson University’s Food Crop Horticulture Team, has been conducting on-farm demonstrations showcasing in-line fumigation techniques. The emergence of new pests, limited crop rotation options, and the buildup of diseases have led growers to consider fumigation as an essential addition […]

Jessica Hardiman, Food System and Safety Agent “Best if Used By”, “Sell-By”, “Use-By” …what is the difference between these phrases, and do you have to throw away all those forgotten products in the back of your pantry? Food manufacturers put these dates on packages to let retailers and consumers know when food is at its […]

Meghan Barkley, 4-H Youth Development Agent, Beaufort County Local 4-H members were rewarded for their dedication on Sunday, November 3rd, at the Orangeburg, SC- Local 4-H members were rewarded for their dedication on Sunday, November 3rd, at the Orangeburg Fairgrounds by participating in the annual Savannah Valley 4-H Market Hog Sale & Awards Program.  Participants […]

Beatriss Calhoun, Water Resources Extension Agent  In your day-to-day life, you may rarely hear people say, “Have you seen that storm drain lately?” Ideally, stormwater managers would love to hear the response, “Yes — and it’s working and looking great!” However, the truth is that most storm drains go unnoticed. As development continues to expand […]

Glen Payne, Urban Horticulture Agent, Beaufort County Civil Rights Statement

Patti H. Chapman, EFNEP Nutrition Educator, Beaufort County The indulgent season is upon us.  Hopefully you and your kiddos haven’t eaten all the Halloween candy already!  Maybe it’s time to plan for that “Turkey Trot” before your Thanksgiving feast!  Let’s be real though, who doesn’t celebrate the holidays with a few too many treats?  Life’s […]

Mike Windhorn, Regional Forestry and Natural Resources Agent & Molly Jones, Regional Water Resources Agent    Canada Geese are grazers that prefer well-maintained lawns next to a body of water. They are very wary of predators, so they prefer large open areas where they can easily see an approaching predator. They also use ponds for rest […]

SAMANTHA PORZELT, WATER RESOURCES AGENT FOR BERKELEY, CHARLESTON, AND DORCHESTER COUNTIES Fall is finally here, and the yearly question comes: Should you rake the leaves or let them be? While bagging them up has long been the tradition, conservation groups like the National Wildlife Federation encourage a different approach: leave the leaves where they fall. […]