Tag: Berkeley

SAMANTHA PORZELT, WATER RESOURCES AGENT FOR BERKELEY, CHARLESTON, AND DORCHESTER COUNTIES If you’ve been curious about adding native plants to your yard but aren’t sure where to start, Clemson Extension’s new Home and Garden Information Center factsheet, Beginner-Friendly Native Plants for South Carolina’s Coastal Plain, is a great first step. Native plants are species that […]

Beatriss Calhoun, Water Resources Extension Agent  When In Drought, Think it Out! Have you ever thought about the phrase “April showers bring May flowers”? It’s a popular saying that describes April as a traditionally rainy season leading into a vibrant, blooming May. Some people take it literally, while others see it as a metaphor for […]

Livestock Water System Maintenance & Clean Water Safety Molly Jones, Regional Water Resources Agent & Nicole Correa, Regional Livestock and Forages Agent What is the primary limiting nutrient for performance in all livestock species? WATER. Inadequate water intake affects dry matter intake, milk production, growth rate, reproductive performance, and forage utilization. Water is the driver […]

Anna Sara Hill, Extension Horticulture Agent Anna Sara Hill and Brianna Naumuk hosted a statewide pecan production meeting entitled “Nuts About Production” in Columbia, SC on February 25, 2026. The invited speakers were the UGA Pecan team, led by Lenny Wells (PhD), the leading pecan research specialist in the southeast. The team included Apurba Barman […]

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 […]

Lina Prillaman, Berkeley County 4-H Agent Hello! My name is Lina Prillaman. I graduated from Emory & Henry University this past May with a bachelor’s degree in history and Civic Innovation and a minor in Religion. I am currently working on obtaining my Master of Business Administration online at Emory & Henry University. I have […]

Christiana Huss, Urban Horticulture Agent and Master Gardener Coordinator Please welcome Christiana Huss as the new Urban Horticulture agent and Master Gardener Coordinator for Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester Counties. Christiana will be teaching the Master Gardener course this Fall to train the next class of horticulture volunteers. Applications will begin in May of 2026. If […]

Beatriss Calhoun, Water Resources Extension Agent  Clemson Cooperative Extension would like to announce registration is now OPEN for our spring 2026 certification and re-certification courses! Registration deadline is Sunday, March 8 for certification and Sunday, March 15 for re-certification. The purpose of Post-Construction BMP ( Best Management Practices) Inspector program is to train professionals in methods and strategies for conducting routine […]

Dawn Stuckey, Senior Agent 4-H agents in neighboring counties are working hard to keep 4-H going in multiple counties as we fill vacant positions. We appreciate the work of our retired agents, Shannon Herndon (Bamberg & Barnwell Counties) and Gayle Williford (Berkeley County). They have a huge pair of shoes left to fill. Please continue […]

Akendra Garrett, EFNEP Agent – Berkeley and Charleston Counties One Charleston community agency demonstrates what can happen when nutrition education meets enthusiasm, consistency, and genuine care. During our Eat Smart, Be Active fruit and vegetable lesson, participants eagerly gather to learn how quick, simple, and delicious healthy eating can be. From the very first session, […]