July 12, 2022
Dawn Stuckey, Hampton 4-H Agent Luke Smith participated in the 4-H Presentation Contest this year. He won the Junior Regional contest and advanced to the State Junior Competition held at Camp Long during Jr. Weekend. Luke placed first in his category, Agriculture and Natural Resources. Grayson Bullard won the […]
July 6, 2022
Jevencia Hill, Nutrition Educator – Allendale and Hampton County Hampton County’s EFNEP has been on the stage in both Hampton and Allendale communities. One of our most impactful programming opportunities for this summer was with First Baptist Church which hosted the 2022 Camp Impact sessions for six weeks. Summer 2022 is the second year that […]
July 1, 2022
Rogan Gibson is the Agronomy Agent for Allendale and Hampton Counties. He started working for the extension service in June 2022. Rogan received his bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness Management from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in the spring of 2021. While finishing his degree, Rogan began his agriculture career as a grower producing corn, cotton, […]
June 30, 2022
Rebecca H. Davis, Area Water Resources Agent Summer brings thoughts of vacation, hot days, and afternoon thunderstorms! During storms, the first concern is getting inside to keep dry. However, it is important to keep in mind that electrical storms can cause power surges which can damage equipment and cause personal injury and death by electrocution […]
June 23, 2022
Rob Last, Horticulture Agent – Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, and Hampton As we progress through the summer heat, as gardeners, we are beginning to turn our attention to growing fall vegetable crops. A common question this year, given increasing food costs, is what and how do I grow fall vegetables. Factors to Consider: Who is going […]
June 21, 2022
Marion Barnes, County Extension Agent Working outside is a daily reality for those who make their living farming. This can mean long hours in the hot, humid summer growing season. To protect themselves, farmers should be familiar with heat stress and heat-related illnesses and take proper steps to prevent them. What is heat stress? The human […]
June 14, 2022
Janet W. Steele, Area Forestry and Wildlife Agent Ecosystem services, or the additional benefits provided to humans by forests other than manufactured products, include clean air and water, carbon sequestration, and intangible benefits such as natural beauty. Recent opportunities have become available or are being developed in South Carolina to generate income for timberland owners […]
June 14, 2022
Janet W. Steele, Area Extension Agent – Forestry and Wildlife Female forest landowners are gradually increasing across the southeast as lands transition from one generation to the next or from husband to wife. As more female landowners become involved in the day-to-day operations of their property, the need for practical training on equipment such as […]
May 26, 2022
Rob Last, Horticultural Agent – Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Colleton, and Hampton Calling all cucurbit growers in South Carolina. Downy Mildew has been confirmed in South Carolina this week. For more information, please use the QR Code. Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to people of all ages, regardless of race, color, gender, religion, […]
May 20, 2022
Marion Barnes, Senior County Extension Agent May is Mental Health Month, which can be a difficult subject to talk about with agricultural community members. Farmers carry heavy loads that can become whelming at times. Being a farmer in today’s world means wearing many, many hats. They have to be meteorologists, accountants, business managers, mechanics, soil […]
