Because tick activity increases with warmer weather, so does the potential for serious health risks. ⚠️ As calendars turn to June, Extension Entomologist Dr. Eric Benson shares tips for humans and pets to stay safe. news.clemson.edu/how-to-protect…

Many homeowners want green, healthy lawns. But keeping grass strong and vibrant can be tricky. 🌱 Urban Horticulture Agent Jackie Jordan says soil aeration is key. And now is the time to aerate warm-season grasses. ☀️ news.clemson.edu/healthy-lawns-…

Simply Green Farm is the largest blackberry grower in the Beaufort area, but what impresses Horticulture Agent Zach Snipes most is Green's bigger vision of preserving the land with the crops as a means to an end. 🌱 islandpacket.com/news/local/com…

The Ag Safety Program has a new website! Be sure to check out the website for various safety information, grain bin rescue device locations in South Carolina, and for information on how to sign up for grain trainings! clemson.edu/extension/agsa… Clemson Extension Clemson CAFLS

Reducing food waste is one of the most impactful ways to support food security. We can manage our efforts to waste less from our kitchens by redistributing food to those who need it most and preserving valuable resources like water, energy & labor. 🍎 🚮 hgic.clemson.edu/tackling-food-…

Congratulations to Associate Director, Dr. Matthew Burns! 💚

“I would argue that the Emerald Ash Borer is the most invasive forest pest of this generation,” says Dr. David Coyle, Associate Professor of Forest Health and Invasive Species 🌲 postandcourier.com/spartanburg/ne…

Farmers, students and vegetable enthusiasts can learn about cutting-edge research for successfully growing vegetables during the 2025 Vegetable Research Showcase on June 11 at the Clemson University Coastal Research & Education Center in Charleston. 🥬 news.clemson.edu/vegetable-rese…

.South Carolina 4-H Pinckney Leadership began in 2016 as a means of helping students develop their leadership abilities and awareness of civic engagement. 💚 The program has now grown to include more than 750 youth and adult leaders representing 37 of South Carolina’s 46 counties. 🎉 news.clemson.edu/clemsons-4-h-p…

Several plants are commonly touted as mosquito-repelling plants. Unfortunately, there is more to the story. 🦟 The best way to control mosquitoes is through source reduction & chemical control. The practice of polyculture can also help to limit pests. 🪴 hgic.clemson.edu/can-plants-rep…

Did you know? Clemson Extension Rural Health and Nutrition now has a blog! ✍️✨ The blog includes entries on diabetes, meal planning, physical activity, seasonal wellness, and so much more! Check back regularly for new posts and resources to help enhance your healthy living. 💚 🔗 blogs.clemson.edu/ruralhealth/

It is an old but one of the best pictures taken at the end of hot muggy day while establishing on-farm soil fertility research plots at farmer's field. 🌻🌻🌻🌻