September 25, 2024
Mark Cathcart, Union County 4-H Agent It’s an exciting time to be a 4-H’er in Union County. Oftentimes it is difficult for 4-H clubs to find suitable space to hold meetings and do activities. We are very fortunate in Union to have access to a great meeting room. Recently that got even better, as the use […]
September 24, 2024
Chris LeMasterLivestock & Forages AgentCherokee, Spartanburg, & Union Counties Safety data (2019) by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that the agriculture sector continues to be the most dangerous in America with 573 fatalities, or an equivalent of 23.1 deaths per 100,000 workers. Even in Cherokee County, we have had two ag-related fatalities less […]
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
The first Health Extension for Diabetes (HED) cohort in Union County was a community success! The cohort started in September 2023 and graduated in December 2023, with approximately a 90% graduation rate (adjusted)! We are recruiting for a second Health Extension for Diabetes cohort at the Union County Library for HED in-person programing. Registration is […]
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
Do you rely on a private well for your drinking water source? With more than 20% of South Carolinians falling into this category, it is essential that these wells are properly maintained in order to ensure safe drinking water. Maintenance of the well is the responsibility of the well owner and can often get overlooked. […]
February 20, 2024
Julia Newsome Rural Health & Nutrition Agent Cherokee & Union Counties “The first Health Extension for Diabetes (HED) cohort in Cherokee county was a community success! The cohort started in August 2023 and graduated in December 2023, with approximately a 90% graduation rate (adjusted)! We are recruiting for a second Health Extension for Diabetes cohort […]
February 20, 2024
Christopher LeMaster, Jr. Livestock & Forage Agent Cherokee, Spartanburg, & Union Counties Many may answer “Yes” to the above question, but nonetheless, that is an insightful question to ask yourself. Hopefully, you are intentional in your record-keeping, accounting, and tax preparation so that the IRS isn’t asking you the same question. Whether you identify as […]
January 31, 2024
New Year! New Goals! New Clubs! New People! The new year brings the opportunity to get things back on schedule here in Union County. The Union County Agricultural Fair consumes most of October and Thanksgiving and Christmas family time suspends our regular meeting schedules. January is a time to get back to the task at […]
