Category: Hampton

Jessica Hardiman, Food System and Safety Agent “Best if Used By”, “Sell-By”, “Use-By” …what is the difference between these phrases, and do you have to throw away all those forgotten products in the back of your pantry? Food manufacturers put these dates on packages to let retailers and consumers know when food is at its […]

Catching up with the Clover Dawn Stuckey, Senior 4-H Youth Development Agent for Colleton and Hampton Counties Livestock showmanship helps 4-H youth shine! From daily care and training to presenting their animals before a judge, members gain responsibility, communication skills, and poise under pressure. Each show builds resilience and self-assurance—confidence that carries far beyond the […]

Beatriss Calhoun, Water Resources Extension Agent  In your day-to-day life, you may rarely hear people say, “Have you seen that storm drain lately?” Ideally, stormwater managers would love to hear the response, “Yes — and it’s working and looking great!” However, the truth is that most storm drains go unnoticed. As development continues to expand […]

Hampton County 4-H Junior Leadership Program Continues Building Future Leaders Dawn Stuckey, 4-H Youth Development Agent, Hampton County Hampton County youth are once again stepping into leadership roles through the 4-H Junior Leadership Program, now in its second year. With nine eager students from Hampton County High School and Patrick Henry Academy, the program is […]

Anna Sara Hill, Horticulture Extension Agent Fall is a great time to make jelly and work on holiday wreaths or other craft decorations. One of my favorite multipurpose vines and fruits is a southeastern native, the Muscadine. Muscadines belong to the subgenus Muscadinia within the genus Vitis, and they are the most unique member of […]

Mike Windhorn, Regional Forestry and Natural Resources Agent & Molly Jones, Regional Water Resources Agent    Canada Geese are grazers that prefer well-maintained lawns next to a body of water. They are very wary of predators, so they prefer large open areas where they can easily see an approaching predator. They also use ponds for rest […]

SAMANTHA PORZELT, WATER RESOURCES AGENT FOR BERKELEY, CHARLESTON, AND DORCHESTER COUNTIES Fall is finally here, and the yearly question comes: Should you rake the leaves or let them be? While bagging them up has long been the tradition, conservation groups like the National Wildlife Federation encourage a different approach: leave the leaves where they fall. […]

Zachary Snipes, Assistant Program Team Leader-Horticulture, Area Horticulture Agent With Christmas and New Year’s Day right around the corner, the only thing that should be on your mind is a big ol’ pot of collard greens for your holiday celebrations.  Now is the time of the year when greens should be happily growing in gardens […]

Hillary P. Carnley, Area Livestock & Forages Agent As the leaves begin to change and the temperatures cool, September signals more than just the arrival of autumn—it marks a crucial transition period for livestock producers. While warm-season pastures begin to fade and forage availability declines, hay or supplemental feed becomes necessary to maintain animal health […]

Marion Barnes, Senior County Extension Agent National Farm Safety and Health Week serves as a yearly reminder to the public and the agricultural community of the dangers of living and working on a farm. The 2025 National Farm Safety and Health Week theme is Safety First, Avoid the Worst. During the weeklong observation, many agricultural […]