Savannah Valley District

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 […]

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 […]

Learning to Make Healthier Choices

Patti Chapman, Nutrition Educator – Beaufort County Beaufort County Nutrition Educator, Patti Chapman, has been teaching the “Choose Health: Food, Fun, and Fitness” program to eight wonderful groups of fourth and fifth graders.  During the lesson pictured below, students learned the importance of eating whole grains and made the “Veggie Pick-Pockets” recipe.  Students enjoyed filling […]

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 […]

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 […]