June 23, 2022
Laura Lee Rose, Horticulture Agent – County Coordinator Lawn – Check rain gauges and run sprinklers as needed to keep grass healthy and green. One inch of irrigation can be added weekly without sufficient rainfall. Look for any damage from insect pests or diseases and treat it early if problems exist. Shrubs and Trees- Pruning […]
February 25, 2022
Ellen Sturup Comeau, Water Resources Agent Polluted stormwater runoff is the greatest threat to water quality in South Carolina. A common stormwater pollutant is sediment. Sediment is harmful to water quality because it can contribute to flooding issues and property damage, injure or kill aquatic life and habitat, and limit our ability to swim, fish, […]
February 8, 2022
Steve Richards, Clemson Agribusiness Team Economic and regulatory demands on a farm continue to increase, yet there are still only 24 hours in a day. How can an individual farmer keep up with all the demands on their time and money? In the past, one solution to this problem was the farmer-owned cooperative. Farmers banded together […]
January 26, 2022
Ellen Comeau In the United States, rainwater harvesting is becoming more popular in residential yards due to the many benefits. It can protect our waterways by reducing the amount of stormwater runoff, the strain on local aquifers, and flooding risk. The practice can also help homeowners reduce their water bills, prevent erosion and moisture control […]
January 25, 2022
Meghan Barkley, 4-H Extension Agent Beaufort County 4-H is working with Coosa Elementary to pilot a Junior Master Gardener program with the 4th-grade class. Laura Lee Rose and the Master Gardener Volunteers provide teaching and support to the budding gardeners. Soils & water, plant growth & development, ecology, and healthy lifestyles are among the session […]
January 24, 2022
Patti Chapman, Nutrition Educator, and EFNEP Agent Beaufort County Patti Chapman joined the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) team in Beaufort County. Previously, Patti was an elementary school teacher. She taught grades third through sixth. Patti also taught online English courses to students in China. She has always loved teaching and is super […]
January 24, 2022
Rob Last Area Horticulture Agent. When? Whether you are a homeowner or commercial farmer, winter is a great time to take soil samples. When the lab reports the results, winter allows applications such as lime to adjust soil pH in plenty of time for the spring growing season. How? Step one: Decide on the number […]
January 24, 2022
South Carolina to Issue Handy New Card for Ag Sales Tax Exemptions SCATE Will Debut February 1, 2022 By Eva Moore, South Carolina Department of Agriculture In 2022, the South Carolina Department of Agriculture is rolling out a handy new card for farmers to use for agricultural sales tax exemptions. South Carolina state law offers […]
December 22, 2021
Ellen Sturup Comeau, Clemson Extension Water Resources Agent Our creeks and rivers give us places to play, fish to eat, and protection from floods. However, stormwater runoff threatens our waterways. According to the EPA, stormwater runoff is the greatest threat to water quality. In South Carolina, more than 1,150 of our rivers are considered “impaired.” […]
November 24, 2021
Be Septic Safe this Holiday Season With the holidays upon us, it’s essential to prepare our homes for guests. One preparation we cannot overlook is maintaining our septic systems. With more food and people, these wastewater treatment systems get a workout! A septic system uses natural and technological processes to treat household wastewater from toilets, […]
