Savannah Valley District

Spring Clean-Up & Planting

Glen Payne, Beaufort County Urban Horticulture Agent Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to people of all ages, regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status and is an equal opportunity employer.

Save Money by Capturing Rainwater from Spring Showers

Ellen Sturup Comeau, Beaufort County Water Resources Agent Rain barrels are a sustainable landscaping practice that lets residents collect rainwater that runs off their roofs and store it for later use. The collected rainwater is not potable but can be used to water plants, wash vehicles, fill bird baths, wash pets, and more! In the […]

Together We Grow

Marion Barnes, Senior County Extension Agent American agriculture plays an ever-increasing role in our daily lives by providing food, fiber and renewable natural resources for a growing world. With a population of 8 million and counting, our American farmers are more important than ever. According to the USDA National Ag Statistics Census of Agricultural 2023 […]

South Carolina State Teen Council Public Relations Coordinator for Beaufort County

Amelia Howell from Beaufort County serves as the South Carolina State Teen. Council Public Relations Coordinator.  In her role, she manages online communication sites and other media.  The SC 4-H Teen Council further enhances teen leaders’ leadership, citizenship, and communication skills.  The council aims to serve as the leadership team that plans organizes and implements […]

Taste the Goodness Naturally

Akendra Garrett, EFNEP Agent – Berkeley and Charleston Counties Do you have a favorite fruit or vegetable?  Did you know that consuming fruits and vegetables has many great benefits?   A diet rich in vegetables and fruits can lower blood pressure, reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, and prevent some types of cancer.   Eating […]

Dorchester County Administrative Assistant to Retire after 32 and 1/2 years of service

Clemson Cooperative Extension Service Mrs. Paula Varn has dedicated 32 ½ years of service to Clemson Cooperative Extension in Dorchester County as a valued office Administrative Assistant. Paula is well-known and respected within the community of Saint George, SC. She is loved by her fellow Administrative Assistants and Extension Agent colleagues.  Through the years, she […]

Spring Clean-Up: A Homeowner’s Guide to Protecting Stormwater Quality

Beatriss Calhoun, Water Resources Extension Agent & Sarah Waickowski, Assistant Professor As spring approaches, planning your outdoor household needs are always beneficial. A basic plan can help save money and benefit your community’s environment and beyond. By incorporating a few simple practices listed below, whether it’s managing lawn care more efficiently, reducing the need for […]

Pond Management: Maintaining a healthy pond environment as temperatures rise

Molly Jones, Clemson Extension Area Water Resources Agent As temperatures increase and the pond ecosystem becomes active after dormancy over winter, many changes can occur within the pond system. Over the winter and early spring runoff from storms can distribute nutrients and sediments into the pond creating cloudy water from suspended sediment and nutrients feeding […]

“Spring into Health”

Patti Chapman, Nutrition Educator Beaufort County Nutrition Educator Patti Chapman recently taught the “Teen Cuisine” program to six enthusiastic groups of sixth, seventh, and eighth graders.  These students had so much fun during the cooking portion of the lessons.  So often, they would think the recipe didn’t sound good because it was healthy.  However, once […]

National Pesticide Education Month

Marion Barnes, Senior County Extension Agent Clemson University February is National Pesticide Education Month and a great time to review pesticide application safety practices in your farming operation. When using pesticides, it’s essential to focus on safety to protect ourselves, others, and the environment. As farmers gear up for spring planting season, February is an […]