Daffodils for Remembrance: Planting Hope and Memories

  September 20, 2023

Join us on November 11 for our inaugural “Daffodils for Remembrance” event, hosted by Clinton Canopy. Plant daffodil bulbs in memory of your loved ones and become part of a…

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Carnes Crossroads unveils first look of key Agrihood community amenities

  September 13, 2023

As groundbreaking preparations unfold on highly anticipated amenities, Carnes Crossroads, a thoughtfully planned residential development laying roots for the future of healthy, sustainable communities here in the Lowcountry, is releasing…

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South Carolina State Fair Discount Tickets Now on Sale

  September 13, 2023

Save up to 50% on admission and ride tickets through Oct. 10 at participating Circle K locations or online The countdown is on for the return of the 154th South…

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Fall Container Planting: A Seasonal Delight

  September 10, 2023

Join This Free Class on September 23rd at Verdin’s Too! As the fall season approaches, Verdin’s Too is excited to invite you to our free class, “Fall Container Planting.” Join…

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LushAcres Opens Registration for Fall Field Trips

  September 4, 2023

LushAcres Farm in Clinton welcomes school groups, community groups, and people of all ages to enjoy the farm experience. They provide a fun environment for groups to interact with nature…

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September Yard and Garden Tips

  September 3, 2023

by Clemson Extension Laurens Office September is here and there is hope for milder temps but there is much to do in the garden. Watch out for: Lawns • Lawn…

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4-H’ers Win Regional Titles

  August 29, 2023

The South Carolina 4-H Program has announced the winners of the 2023 4-H Small Garden Project. Two Laurens County 4-H members were regional winners for the Upstate of South Carolina.…

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August Yard and Garden Tips

  August 8, 2023

by Clemson Extension Laurens Office It’s the dog days of summer and it’s just hot, really hot. Gardens can be a lot of work but the Clemson Extension office is…

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Registration for SC 4-H Wildlife Food Plot Project Now Open

  July 17, 2023

The 2023-2024 South Carolina 4-H Wildlife Food Plot Project is now open for registration for South Carolina’s youth. The project is a hands-on, environmental education program and a competitive, independent-study…

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Mixon Seed Service expanding in South Carolina

  July 17, 2023

Company Buys L.B. Wannamaker Facility, Will Increase Cover Crop and Wildlife Mix Production Orangeburg-based Mixon Seed Service, Inc., is expanding its operations into Calhoun County with the purchase of the L.B. Wannamaker…

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Laurens County Youth Livestock Show

  July 6, 2023

Save the date! The 2023 Laurens County Livestock Show will be held Thursday, August 24 – Saturday, August 26. The show catalog, entry form, and donation form are available online…

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Laurens Master Gardener Volunteer Training Course

  July 4, 2023

The Laurens Master Gardener group will host a volunteer training course beginning August 15. Classes will be held from 6:00 – 9:00 pm on Tuesdays, August 15 – December 6,…

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PTC program director receives FFA Honorary State Degree

  June 20, 2023

At its annual state convention on June 7, the SC Future Farmers of America (FFA) presented its highest administrator, teacher, or community member award — the FFA Honorary State Degree…

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Feel the Heat in newest exhibit at Upcountry History Museum

  June 20, 2023

We watch the news with a sense of disbelief yet can’t seem to pull ourselves away even as the screen fills with image after image of raging wildfires. In its…

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The Patch in Mountville to Host Farmers Market

  June 6, 2023

The Patch in Mountville is excited to announce a new offering for their customers. Their first farmers market is scheduled for Saturday, June 17, 2023. The market will be at…

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June Yard and Garden Tips

  June 6, 2023

Here is the yard and garden tips for the month of June courtesy of the Clemson University Cooperative Extension of Laurens. Watch out for: Flowers • Japanese beetles – these…

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LushAcres Summer Market and June Meat Bundle

  June 4, 2023

School is out for the summer! That means fresh produce will be coming out of the fields and into the market at LushAcres Farm in Clinton. In a recent field…

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Farmers Market in Gary Court May Through September

  May 24, 2023

Need something to do in the Gray Court-Owings area? The Owings farmers market is open every Saturday, May through September, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Now in its third…

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Goodwyn Mills Cawood and Commercial Site Solutions join forces

  May 22, 2023

Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) announced the acquisition of Commercial Site Solutions (CSS), a civil engineering firm with offices in Greenville, South Carolina and Tampa, Florida. “CSS has a unique reputation…

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PTC Horticulture Students Shine at National Competition

  May 2, 2023

Six Piedmont Technical College (PTC) students in the Horticulture Program traveled to Mississippi State University in Starkville last month to compete in the 47th Annual National Collegiate Landscape Competition (NCLC).…

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Things That Just Do Not Work for Fire Ant Control

  April 27, 2023

By Bryan Smith, Clemson Extension Service Sit around any table at a summer social gathering and the talk will eventually turn to fire ants.  Everyone has their own idea about…

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It’s Fire Ant Season!

  April 26, 2023

By Bryan Smith, Clemson Extension Service You have been battling the Red Imported Fire Ant unsuccessfully for a number of years now.  Every time you knock out one mound it seems…

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Forestry Commission Smartphone App Updated

  April 17, 2023

Performance improvements require refreshing or redownloading the app The South Carolina Forestry Commission has completed performance improvements to its smartphone app that require users to refresh or redownload the app,…

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Rosebank Farms moving produce stand to Kiawah River

  April 3, 2023

Kiawah River, a waterfront community and the region’s only agrihood, announced that Rosebank Farms, a Johns Island staple and purveyor of fresh produce, seafood and honey owned by Charleston natives…

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LushAcres Farm Expands Hours and Payment Options

  April 3, 2023

LushAcres Farm Market in Clinton is expanding their hours and payment options. Beginning April 4 the market will be open Tuesday-Friday from 9 am – 5 pm and Saturday 9…

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Clinton High School FFA Plant Sale

  March 12, 2023

If it’s Spring you know it is time for the Clinton High School Future Farmers of America (FFA) Annual Plant Sale. The plant sale will be held March 27-30 and…

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South Carolina State Fair announces 67% increase in scholarship funds

  March 7, 2023

The South Carolina State Fair, a self-supporting 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, announces a 67 percent increase in awards for its 2023 annual Ride of Your Life Scholarship program. For the first…

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Palmetto AgriBusiness Council elects new officers

  March 2, 2023

The Palmetto AgriBusiness Council (PABC) recently announced the election of officers for 2023. Sarah Windham, Partner with FORVIS, was elected Chair; Fred West, Vice President with Amick Farms was elected…

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Laurens County 4-H to Host Spring Break Camp

  February 14, 2023

Spring break is just around the corner and Laurens County 4-H has something fun for kids 5-12 to do. They will be holding a spring break camp “On the 4-H…

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Remember South Carolina’s State Forests at Tax Time

  February 6, 2023

Help support forest recreation and operations with a charitable check-off on your return. The South Carolina Forestry Commission encourages citizens to make a charitable contribution to the SC State Forests…

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