Savannah Valley District

Drought Related Grazing & Feeding Issues

Marion Barnes, Senior County Extension Agent – Clemson University – July 2024 Drought can occur at any time. Feeding and nutrition of the cattle herd is the primary concern during extended periods of dry weather. Above-average temperatures and little or no rainfall limit forage growth and reduce hay production. Drought alone rarely kills forage species, […]

Celebrating Clemson Extension Employee’s Service Milestones in July 2024

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL UNIVERSITY STAFF WHO ACHIEVED MILESTONES IN THE MONTH OF JULY. HILLARY POPE, AREA LIVESTOCK AND FORAGES AGENT, 7/6/2020 – 4 YEARS BRANDI B. MURDAUGH, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, 7/8/2019 – 5 YEARS MEGHAN BARKLEY, 4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AGENT, 7/2018 – 6 YEARS EACH CELEBRATING YEAR(S) AT CLEMSON UNIVERSITY. Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service offers […]

Why You Should Join A Landowner Association

Amanda Taylor, Forestry and Natural Resources Agent Do you own or manage land in South Carolina? Are you interested in learning more about topics relevant to your work? Want to network with professionals, legislators, advocates, and other landowners?  You should join a landowner association!  What is a landowner association?  Landowner associations are typically nonprofit entities […]

Rain Gardens

Samantha Porzelt, Water Resources Extension Agent  Rain gardens are a working landscape feature that receives stormwater runoff from impervious areas to work with nature to collect, filter, and infiltrate stormwater runoff, which allows them to manage erosion & moisture control issues, aid in water conservation, beautify the landscape, remove pollutants, and attract desirable wildlife. The […]

Savannah Valley Kickoff for 4-H Small Livestock Projects

Dawn Stuckey, 4-H Youth Development Agent – Colleton and Hampton Counties 4-H programs are grounded in the belief that youth learn best by doing. Youth complete hands-on projects in areas like science, health, agriculture, and civic engagement in a positive environment where they receive guidance from adult mentors and are encouraged to take on proactive […]

Sun Safety: May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month

Marion Barnes, Senior County Extension Agent, Colleton and Hampton Counties Agriculture relies on sunshine for growing and harvesting crops, rising healthy livestock, and providing adequate work conditions. However, the sun may be one of the biggest health hazards farmers faces. To get their jobs done, farmers and agricultural workers spend enormous amounts of time in […]

Celebrating Clemson Extension Employee’s Service Milestones in June

Congratulations to All University Staff who achieved milestones in the month of June: Jonathan Croft, Agriculture Extension Agent, June 2, 2006 – 18 years! Karissa Ulmer, District Extension Director, June 5, 2000 – 24 years! Chad Carter, Food Systems and Safety Associate, June 2016 – 8 years! Dawn Stuckey, 4-H and Youth Development Agent, June […]

Brake For Terrapins

Amanda Taylor, Forestry and Natural Resources Agent If you drive alongside brackish water between early May and the beginning of July, you may glimpse a secretive creature crossing the road. Be sure to hit the brakes!  Diamondback terrapins are not just another turtle. Derived from the Algonquin word “torope,” the word “terrapin” describes an animal […]

Safe Driving Tips During Planting Season

Marion Barnes, Senior County Extension Agent – Clemson University There are certain times of the year when farm vehicles and equipment will be more prevalent on the highways, such as spring planting and fall harvest, and motorists need to be aware of this increased activity and exercise caution and patience. With planting season underway in […]

Bradford Pear Bounty – Hampton County

Amanda Taylor, Forestry and Natural Resources Agent On Saturday, March 2nd, 2024, Clemson Extension staff members gathered at the Hampton County Extension office to distribute native trees. Locals who registered and provided evidence of removing up to 5 Bradford pear trees could receive up to 5 free native trees in return. The goal of this […]