November 14, 2022
Molly Jones 4-H Youth Development Agent Many of our Lowcountry 4-H Youth Development Agents joined to promote and provide opportunities at the Coastal Carolina Fair from October 27th through November 6th, 2022. Various contests, exhibitions, and livestock shows were included in the 4-H presence at the fairgrounds. Exhibitions at the Creative Arts building included a […]
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
Gayle Williford, 4-H Youth Development/ Food Systems & Safety Agent What is one of the most critical tools for anyone who cooks? A food thermometer, of course! Not long ago, consumers were told to cook poultry until the juices run clear. Today, they are instructed to cook foods to a safe minimum internal temperature. The temperature […]
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 […]
October 12, 2022
Molly Jones- 4-H Youth Development 4-H and Katie’s Krops provide education and support for Monarch butterfly populations in Dorchester County, SC. In the spring of 2022, Dorchester County 4-H Agent Molly Jones encouraged Katie’s Krops organization to apply for a grant through the Monarch Watch organization to receive live Milkweed plant plugs to add to […]
October 10, 2022
Jonathan K. Croft and Joe Varn, Agriculture Extension Agents Asian soybean rust (ASR) is a disease that affects soybeans and can significantly reduce soybean yields if left untreated. ASR first entered the United States in 2004 and has migrated out of overwintering sites to infect soybeans in South Carolina each year since it first arrived […]
July 19, 2022
Molly Jones, 4-H Youth Development Agent – Dorchester County Miss Macie Thomas of Dorchester County was awarded two outstanding awards in South Carolina 4-H at the South Carolina 4-H Congress Awards Banquet on July 8, 2022. Macie earned the National 4-H Congress Award, this trip (and small educational scholarship) is awarded to Senior 4-H members with […]
June 29, 2022
Molly Jones 4-H Youth Development Agent – Dorchester County Experiential learning is essential in youth learning and development. Experiential learning engages multiple senses and increases the retention of information. This type of learning involves numerous teaching methods focusing on child-centered learning, building competence and confidence inside and outside the classroom (Spann, 2022). 4-H Embryology Project […]
June 8, 2022
Samantha Porzelt and Beatriss Calhoun – Water Resources Extension Agents On June 3rd, the Ashley Cooper Stormwater Education Consortium (ACSEC) held the annual rain barrel sale at Gahagan Park in Dorchester County. Members of the Charleston Tri-County area had the opportunity to pre-order 50-gallon rain barrels from Ivy Rain Water Solutions. Rainwater Harvesting is a […]
