September 25, 2024
Carolyn DawsonUpstate Forestry Agent It’s that time again, folks, time to Firewise your home. In order to help prevent a wildfire from destroying your home, you must prepare ahead of time. If there is ever an active wildfire in your area, you may be asked to leave immediately and not have time to defend your […]
September 24, 2024
Jeff Fellers – Area Forestry Agent Summer has arrived. With it comes dry weather, high temperatures, insects, and fungal diseases. All can stress our plants and lead to more site and office visits to look at stressed and diseased plants. This summer has been no different. I always enjoy talking with clients and trying to […]
February 21, 2024
Jeff FellersArea Forestry & Natural Resource AgentChester, Laurens, Newberry, Union, & York One thing I love about working for Clemson Extension is the diversity of work throughout the seasons. Rarely do we have the same tasks day after day. It often changes with the season. The fall and winter seasons bring about fairs and festivals, […]
February 21, 2024
One thing I love about working for Clemson Extension is the diversity of work throughout the seasons. Rarely do we have the same tasks day after day. It often changes with the season. The fall and winter seasons bring about fairs and festivals, along with our normal activities. Union County Agricultural Fair October is all […]
February 21, 2024
Discover the benefits of using Silvopasture Systems and register for the upcoming Webinar Series and Field Day. Webinar Sessions The two-part webinar series will address the establishment, management, and economics of implementing silvopasture systems. Session 1 – March 7, 2024: 1:00 PM – “Introduction to Silvopasture Production Systems” by Dr. John Fike, School of Plant and […]
February 20, 2024
Carolyn Dawson Area Extension Forestry Agent Anderson, Cherokee, Greenville, Oconee, Pickens, & Spartanburg Counties Now that deep winter is upon us, and the trees are bare of leaves, it is extremely easy to see the round, green balls of leaves scattered throughout the tree canopies. This is mistletoe. Is it harmful to trees? Well, kind […]
September 20, 2023
Carolyn Dawson Area Extension Forestry Agent Anderson, Cherokee, Greenville, Oconee, Pickens, & Spartanburg Counties Two years ago, a retired US Forest Service ranger named David Hedden entered my office and politely asked if anyone was doing anything to save the hemlock trees in the Upstate. In case you were not aware, there is a tiny […]
September 12, 2023
Jeff Fellers Area Forestry & Wildlife Agent The last few months have been a busy time in Extension. I have offered numerous programs, field days, and visited with many landowners. Our programs have ranged from timber taxes, carbon credits, field tours, and many other current issues concerning natural resources. Office visits and landowner visits have […]
February 16, 2023
In January, I always look forward to judging the 4-H Wildlife Food Plots that were planted by 4-H’ers in the fall of the year. This year I visited Newberry, Laurens, and Saluda Counties to judge six different food plots. The 4-H Wildlife Food Plot Project gives participants a bag of seed to plant a certain […]
February 15, 2023
Working Together to Offer Community Resources The Fairfield County Clemson Extension Service advisory council met on January 12, 2023 to share available resources and discuss ideas for future collaboration. Eight community members were in attendance representing Fairfield Behavioral Health Services, Love Never Fails, Fairfield Forward, Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce, Fairfield County School District, Fairfield […]
