Category: Hampton

     Ellen Sturup Comeau Summer is fast approaching! That means sunny weather, hot temperatures, and high humidity. Staying hydrated is critical to staying healthy in the intense weather, and that is doubly true for the plants in our yards. Luckily, our plants may not need as much water as we think! The average South Carolina […]

Amy L. Dabbs, Statewide School & Community Gardening Coordinator The Clemson Extension TEACH Center at the Citadel Mall opened its doors on May 2, 2024. The new space serves as a regional meeting, teaching, and demonstration space for community-based Extension programming. “TEACH,” an acronym for Training, Education, Agriculture, and Community Health, aligns with the mission […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]