Category: Jasper

Felicia C. Cunningham, 4-H Youth Development Agent, Jasper County Eating more vegetables and fruits may lower your risk for heart disease, stroke, and cancer, and help with weight control.  Fill half your plate with vegetables and fruits. Youth attending the Agape Family Life Center in Hardeeville, SC, participated in a session on the importance of […]

Marion Barnes, Senior County Extension Agent Clemson University With all the winter weather conditions of late, it is not too early to be thinking of spring! The Eastern Bluebird is one of South Carolina’s most colorful year-round feathered residents and is often referred to as a harbinger of spring. Early settlers called them the “blue […]

Glen Payne, Urban Horticulture Agent for Beaufort County and Felicia C. Cunningham, Jasper County 4-H Agent Mr. Glen Payne, Urban Horticulture Agent, presented information to the Beaufort Family and Community Leaders (FCL) group on caring for your Poinsettia on November 14, 2025.      Mr. Payne also highlighted how to water them, the different colors they can […]

Felicia C. Cunningham, Jasper County, 4-H Youth Development Agent Jayla and Aaron Ager participated in the Kicking Machine challenge at the Coastal Carolina Fair in Ladson, SC, on November 9, 2025.  Students were tasked with designing a machine that uses a pendulum, a rubber band, or a combination of the two to kick a ping-pong […]

Molly Jones, Regional Water Resources Agent Ponds are not typically a natural occurrence in the state of South Carolina. Our state’s specific geological and hydrological characteristics are not conducive to the natural occurrence of lakes or ponds due to a few factors: flat topography; the majority of South Carolina is a coastal plain, which does […]

Marion Barnes, Senior County Extension Agent – Clemson University Wildlife viewing is becoming a very popular activity among homeowners and wildlife enthusiasts. According to the US Fish & Wildlife Service 2022 National Survey of Fishing, Hunting & Wildlife-Associated Recreation more than 148 million U.S. residents, 57%  of the U.S. population 16 years old and older […]

Zachary Snipes, Assistant Program Team Leader-Horticulture, Area Horticulture Agent Zach Snipes, along with other agents from Clemson University’s Food Crop Horticulture Team, has been conducting on-farm demonstrations showcasing in-line fumigation techniques. The emergence of new pests, limited crop rotation options, and the buildup of diseases have led growers to consider fumigation as an essential addition […]

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 […]

4-H Healthy Living Committee by Ashley Verdonk Whether you’re an avid news reader, TikTok scroller, or Facebook user, you’ve likely encountered discussions about processed and ultra-processed foods (UPFs). You may have also seen content from influencers, bloggers, and journalists promoting whole food diets as a way to avoid the health risks associated with UPFs. Globally, […]

Felicia C. Cunningham, 4-H Youth Development Agent, Jasper County Keeping hydrated is crucial for health and well-being, but many people do not consume enough fluids each day. Around 60 percent of the body is made up of water, and around 71 percent of the planet’s surface is covered by water. Perhaps it is the ubiquitous nature of water that […]