September 17, 2021
Be Well Informed is a program developed by a team of Water Resources agents that provides information to well owners about best management practices for maintaining their well and protecting the water source. Approximately 20% of South Carolina residents rely on wells to provide drinking water in their homes. The water that supplies the well […]
August 27, 2021
“In the Blink of an Eye” Farm Safety Newsletter Summer 2021 Vol. II Marion Barnes, Senior County Extension Agent Clemson University Harvest Season Can Be a Dangerous Time For Farmers Harvest season is a busy time for most farm operations. In today’s agriculture, time means money regarding yields, production schedules, and operating costs. However, […]
April 29, 2021
Roadway Safety For Farm Equipment Operators Marion Barnes, Senior County Extension Agent Clemson University Spring and summer are some of the busier times of the year for farmers. Planting, cultivating, and tending crops and livestock, and making hay are just a few farm activities that usually mean increased travel time on roadways for agricultural equipment […]
March 29, 2021
Around the Countryside Marion Barnes, Senior County Extension Agent Clemson University There are several sure signs that spring has arrived in the Low Country. All your vehicles have turned yellow overnight (pollen), more people wearing camo clothing (turkey season), yards & pastures begin to green-up (weeds emerging) and swarming honey bees. Few things will grab […]
March 23, 2021
Did you know? Nature provides dyes for Easter Eggs. Purple = 1½ cup shredded red beets Rust = 7 yellow onion skins Yellow = 3 tablespoons ground turmeric or cumin Orange = 3 tablespoons chili powder Sky Blue = 1½ cups shredded red cabbage (yes, really, red cabbage) Green = 2 cups spinach How to […]
March 19, 2021
Felicia Cunningham is the 4-H/Youth Development Agent for Jasper County. She has been working for Clemson Extension since May 23, 2007 (13 years). Her educational background includes; Bachelor of Science in Home Economics from South Carolina State University, a Master of Education in Counseling from South Carolina State University, and a Master of Science in […]
March 19, 2021
Alta Mae started working with Clemson in 2000 as part of the SC National Heritage Corridor grant; in 2003 she joined Clemson’s Institute for Economic & Community Development as a full-time employee. Currently, Alta Mae is part of Clemson’s Agribusiness Team. A graduate of the University of South Carolina with a BA in Mass Communication, […]
March 18, 2021
Geri P. Jenkins is the Administrative Assistant in Jasper County. She has been with Clemson Extension Cooperative for three years. She graduated from Southwestern College with a degree in Business and Advertising / Marketing. She has 17 years of telecommunication and management skill experience and 15 years of Sales background Geri’s areas of expertise are […]
March 17, 2021
Around the Countryside Have Your Purple Martins Arrived Yet? Marion Barnes – Senior County Extension Agent Clemson University The Purple Martin may be America’s most wanted bird. Homeowners and birding enthusiasts spend a lot of time and resources to attract this beautiful song bird, which is also the most prominent member of the swallow family. […]
March 16, 2021
Rebecca Davis is the water resources agent in the Savannah Valley District housed in Bamberg. She began with Extension in January of 2020. She has a master’s degree in ruminant nutrition from the University of Kentucky and an undergraduate degree from the University of Vermont. Rebecca worked at the Edisto Research and Education Center as […]
