Category: Jasper

Marion Barnes – Senior County Extension Agent – Clemson University Many gardeners have mixed feelings about fall, some may be a bit sad to see all the fresh warm season vegetable production come to an end but at the same time, glad to get a much-needed break from watering, weeding and the numerous chores it […]

Garrett Ulmer, Area Livestock and Forages Agent The Savannah Valley 4-H Market Hog Project provides South Carolina 4-H members hands-on experience raising hogs. This year, 13 4-H members took part in the project, which kicked off on August 22 with a brief educational program and parent meeting.  Participants exhibited their animals at both the Orangeburg […]

Marion Barnes, Senior County Extension Agent Agriculture continues to be one of the most dangerous industries in the U.S., with some of the highest worker fatality rates. The third week in September has been recognized as National Farm Safety and Health Week since 1944, serving as an annual reminder tothe public and the agricultural community […]

Area Livestock and Forages Agent serving Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper Counties Garrett earned his Bachelor of Science in Animal and Veterinary Science from Clemson University and his Master of Science in Animal Science from the University of Tennessee. Originally from Lodge, South Carolina, he grew up on his family’s farm, where […]

Ellen Sturup Comeau, Water Resources Agent, Beaufort County Lowcountry Coastal South Carolina is constantly changing. Rain patterns are shifting, flooding is becoming more frequent, and people are moving from all over to live here. With this comes questions like, “I just got some property, what can I plant by the shoreline to make it look […]

Akendra Garrett, Berkeley and Charleston EFNEP Nutrition Educator andBerkeley County Coordinator 5 – Drink Up! Water is your best friend. Aim to drink water throughout the day—even before you feel thirsty. Add lemon, cucumber, berries, or mint for a refreshing twist. 4 – Fill Up on Water-Rich Foods Snack on fruits and vegetables with high […]

Felicia C. Cunningham, 4-H Youth Development Agent, Jasper County This activity was conducted at the Agape Family Life Center in Hardeeville, SC. Each team was tasked with building a tower using only the materials provided to them.  All teams received the same materials (spaghetti, gumdrops, and tape).  The tower had to be free-standing, and no […]

Felicia C. Cunningham, 4-H Youth Development Agent, Jasper County Beaufort County Family Community Leaders (FCL) participated in a workshop on June 12, 2026, focused on making Apple and Grape jelly.  Jellies are usually made by cooking fruit juice with sugar. Jelly should be clear or translucent and firm enough to hold its shape when turned out […]

Christiana Huss, Urban Horticulture Agent and Master Gardener Coordinator July is the season of heat advisories and high humidity. It can be difficult to find the motivation to venture outside and garden. But insects have different ideas of a good time. Bees, butterflies, beetles, and flies are busy taking advantage of summer blooms. Here, I’ll […]

Marion Barnes, Senior County Extension Agent – Clemson University With temperatures in the mid to high 90’s and the high humidity levels that is so common of the summer months in the low country, planning a fall garden may not be the minds of many home gardeners. As spring planted vegetables mature and production begins […]