February 22, 2022
South Carolina to Issue Handy New Card for Ag Sales Tax Exemptions SCATE Will Debut February 1, 2022 By Eva Moore, South Carolina Department of Agriculture In 2022, the South Carolina Department of Agriculture is rolling out a handy new card for farmers to use for agricultural sales tax exemptions. South Carolina state law […]
February 17, 2022
We have had a busy few months in Saluda County. We started the holiday season off in November hosting Giving at Thanksgiving workshop to 20 youth. We highlighted all programs areas in 4-H during the workshop. The highlight for most kids was making their own pie to take home for their family. Also, during the […]
February 16, 2022
Livestock and Forage producers around South Carolina are certainly ready for spring. The spring bull sales and replacement heifer sales are in full swing as this always seems to be a hectic time of the year. As we move into 2022, input costs in every sector of agriculture continue to rise. Producers will face […]
February 10, 2022
Please click here to see what the local York County Extension Agents are doing: York County Winter 2022 Newsletter
February 9, 2022
South Carolina Dairy Heifer Project The South Carolina Dairy Heifer Project began in 1974 and is one of the oldest 4-H projects of its kind in the nation. This project was designed to provide youth in South Carolina an opportunity to raise a dairy heifer and experience the dairy industry, and then sell their heifer […]
February 9, 2022
This year Newberry County 4-H has focused on developing county level projects for youth to participate in. Last summer, we held our first County Tomato Project. Nine youth participated in growing tomatoes that might be the largest or the ugliest in the county. As we were purchasing the prizes for these winners, things that they […]
February 9, 2022
The Mike Weatherford family, recipients of the Farm Family of the Year Award during the 2020 Spotlight on Agriculture. Over 300 persons enjoyed the 2019 and 2020 Spotlight on Agriculture event. The Laurens County Spotlight on Agriculture is an annual awards banquet held each year to honor the accomplishments of our local farmers and […]
February 8, 2022
Stephanie Eidt 4-H Youth Development Fairfield County Extension Agent Do you like working with children and/or want to be involved as your child explores their interests? Is your family suffering from the cabin fever of short winter days? Tired of the refrain “I’m bored” when there’s a wild and wonderful world out there? Consider becoming […]
February 7, 2022
Stephanie Eidt 4-H Youth Development Fairfield County Extension Agent Wondering if 4-H programming is a good fit for your child? Consider signing them up for one or more of our upcoming no-commitment, no-cost virtual activities. The Fairfield 4-H office, in conjunction with the Chester 4-H office, will be exploring poultry, STEM, nutrition, and gardening in […]
February 7, 2022
“Exhibitors showing at the Laurens County Youth Livestock Shows.” Oh, how we missed our annual Youth Livestock Show! The 2021 Laurens County Youth Livestock Show on October 2nd & October 8th-9th was a major success. The dog and rabbit show were held at Laurens County 4-H’s Down on the Farm event at Squealin’ on the […]
