January 21, 2025
Hillary Pope, Area Livestock & Forages Agent With the incoming of cold weather, it is important to be prepared on caring for your livestock. Below is list of ways to prepare your livestock for the cold weather: References: Brooks, Weston. “Tips on Preparing Livestock for the Winter Season.” TTU, Texas Tech University of Veterinary Medicine […]
January 21, 2025
Marion Barnes, Senior County Extension Agent – Clemson University Be Prepared for Winter Farm Work – Although activities on the farm tend to slow down during winter months, daily responsibilities continue, and winter weather can make conditions more hazardous. Exposure to cold is not just uncomfortable; it can also be a potentially dangerous situation. The […]
November 18, 2024
Dawn Stuckey, 4-H Youth Development Agent – Colleton and Hampton County From the first fair in 1957 to today, the goals of the Coastal Carolina Fair have remained the same: to raise money for local charities, scholarships, and various community needs and to provide the best family-oriented entertainment for the Lowcountry. This mission has long […]
November 15, 2024
Glen Payne, Urban Horticulture Agent This years SC Master Gardener class was off to a roaring start back in August with a full class of 25 prospective new members. Students have been diligently studying core topics covering botany, plant pathology, IPM strategies, soils, & entomology to name just a few of the 20 chapters covered. […]
November 14, 2024
Felicia C. Cunningham, 4-H Youth Development Agent It is that time of year again for our SC 4-H Virtual Presentation Regional Qualifier Contest! The State Presentation Contests willbe in-person on February 1st, 2025 in Newberry, SC. If county 4-H agents choose to host an in-person contest, the youth willstill need to record and upload their unedited presentations into the online submission form below. If a […]
November 4, 2024
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 […]
October 31, 2024
Dawn Stuckey, 4-H Youth Development Agent – Colleton and Hampton County Fall is Here! We have just completed the first of the three fairs for our area, the Orangeburg County Fair. With the arrival of Hurricane Helene, whether we would be able to hold the fair or not was in question. Like the show, the […]
October 29, 2024
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 […]
October 29, 2024
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 […]
October 24, 2024
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 […]
