December 15, 2022
Nicole Correa and Hillary Pope, Area Livestock & Forages Agents Preparing your livestock for the winter months may seem less daunting here in the South, unlike some mid-western states that see a lot of snow. However, it is just as vital for us as it is for others. We would like to include a few tips […]
October 24, 2022
Laura Lee Rose, Horticulture Agent – County Coordinator Continue with the gardening chores you didn’t finish last month. It is still an excellent time to plant woody trees and shrubs. Plant ones grown in small containers (one- or three-gallon) as they will establish as well, if not better than larger ones, at a fraction […]
October 19, 2022
Jevencia Hill, Rural Health Agent – Colleton and Hampton Jevencia Hill completed a Bachelor of Human Services degree at the University of South Carolina. She has over ten years of public services and human services experience. Since completing her degree, Jevencia has worked in the long-term care, mental health, and human services professions. She is […]
October 13, 2022
Orangeburg County Fair October 8, 2022, was the perfect day for 24 youths from around the state to show how well they have worked with their 4-H chickens. At 9:30 am, the youth entered posters and coop decorations in the fun part of the show. By 10:00 am, the attitudes changed and became more serious […]
July 8, 2022
Hannah Mikell, Clarendon County Agronomy Agent The U.S. Tobacco Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) program is an industry-wide program supported and funded by all tobacco buying and manufacturing companies in the United States. Growers are encouraged to provide ongoing training and education to workers in all elements of GAP to ensure that everyone involved in tobacco […]
July 7, 2022
Alyssa Jones, Clarendon County 4-H Agent If you are curious about 4-H, take some time over the summer to check out all our organization’s unique opportunities. What is 4-H? It’s a youth organization that provides children with learning experiences through the learn-by-doing approach. We focus on the following topics: Agriculture & Animals, Civic Engagement and […]
March 30, 2022
Hey, everyone! My name is Alyssa, and I am the new 4-H Agent in Clarendon County. I look forward to meeting you all, either via Zoom or in person, to discuss plans for the next few years and figure out dates and times for workshops and new club meetings. This year has been busy already […]
February 1, 2022
Hannah Mikell, Agronomy Agent – Clarendon County I attended the 2021 Mississippi State University Row Crop Short Course at Mississippi State University in early December. Resistance management, ThryvOn cotton, Soil Moisture sensors were just a few high points I thought were popular among growers. The three-day program featured research presentations from University scientists and farmers […]
February 1, 2022
Hannah Mikell, Agronomy Agent – Clarendon County Farmers are looking forward to a fast-approaching corn planting season. Corn prices have been favorable for some time. However, farmers will have to use a pencil when preparing this year’s budget with rising input costs such as fuel, chemicals, and fertilizer. This summer and fall, Clemson Extension hosted […]
January 24, 2022
Clarendon County 4-H Update 4-H participants care for and work with their animals to train them for showmanship contests. The judges consider how they conduct themselves while showing their animal, their knowledge of their animal, and how well they control their animal during the show. The animal must be healthy to participate in the show, […]
