Remember South Carolina’s State Forests at Tax Time

  February 18, 2025

The South Carolina Forestry Commission encourages citizens to make a charitable contribution to the SC State Forests Fund on their tax returns. Taxpayers have the opportunity to support the five state…

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Citizens Can Now Make Outdoor Debris Burn Notifications Online

  February 4, 2025

SCFC website enhancements make legal requirement easier, more convenient The South Carolina Forestry Commission is making it easier for the public to conduct safe residential yard debris burns. Citizens who…

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February Gardening Guide: What to Do This Month

  February 1, 2025

As winter slowly gives way to spring, February is a crucial month for gardeners and landscapers looking to prepare their lawns, flowers, trees, and vegetable gardens for the growing season…

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Resources for Agricultural Recovery After Hurricane Helene

  December 1, 2024

Did you experience agricultural losses due to Hurricane Helene? This fact sheet will help you explore a variety of state and federal assistance programs designed to support agricultural recovery. Local…

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Lush Acres Farm Announces New Fall & Winter Hours

  November 11, 2024

As the seasons change and cooler weather sets in, Lush Acres Farm has updated its hours for this fall and winter. Starting today the farm market will adjust its operating…

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Exciting Updates for the LushAcres Fall Festival 2024!

  September 23, 2024

LushAcres Farm, located at 1875 W. Maple St. Ext., Clinton, is eagerly preparing for its Fourth Annual Fall Festival, taking place every Saturday in October from 10 AM to 5…

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When Farms Collide: The Story Behind Urban Roots Collective

  September 11, 2024

In a tale of friendly rivalry turned blossoming partnership, Jody and Mady, two passionate farmers, have once again leveled up, transforming their business into Urban Roots Collective. What started as…

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LushAcres Fall Festival Seeks Vendors for October Events

  August 31, 2024

LushAcres Farm in Clinton, SC, is gearing up for its highly anticipated Fall Festival, held every Saturday in October from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The farm is inviting professional…

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Armyworm Invasion Hits Laurens County: What You Need to Know

  August 20, 2024

The Extension Service has been receiving reports of Fall Armyworms South Carolina for some time.  Recently we began seeing them in Laurens County in forage and hay crops, just last…

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August Yard and Garden Tips

  August 5, 2024

By Laurens Office of Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service Watch out for: Lawns • Lawn diseases – continue watching for problems with brown patch and dollar spot in warm season…

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South Carolina State Fair now accepting entries for 2024 competitive exhibits

  July 1, 2024

The South Carolina State Fair is now accepting entries for its annual competitive exhibits, which will be on display Oct. 9-20, 2024 during the S.C. State Fair. Exhibitors from across…

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Laurens County to Feature in This Weekend’s Ag + Art Tour

  June 25, 2024

Laurens County is set to be part of the nation’s largest free farm tour, the South Carolina Ag + Art Tour, this weekend. This year’s tour, organized by Clemson Cooperative…

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June Yard and Garden Tips

  June 2, 2024

Summertime has arrived! With school out and family vacations on the horizon, it’s easy to overlook yard maintenance. This spring’s ample rainfall has everything flourishing. Here are some essential yard…

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South Carolina Entrepreneurs awarded $200,000 for innovative Agribusinesses

  May 30, 2024

The South Carolina Department of Agriculture’s Agribusiness Center for Research and Entrepreneurship (ACRE) awarded $200,000 in grants to 12 local businesses as part of its Advanced Entrepreneurship program. The finalists pitched to a…

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Over $257 million in funding for Electric projects in South Carolina

  May 14, 2024

Projects to Strengthen Rural Infrastructure and Create Jobs Across South Carolina Projects Will Help over 121,000 People Access Reliable Electricity and Create Smart Grid Technologies Throughout the State U.S. Department…

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LushAcres in Clinton Seeing Red with Strawberry Season

  April 10, 2024

Spring has truly sprung at LushAcres in Clinton, where the fields are bursting with vibrant red strawberries ready for eager customers. The farm staff has been hard at work, hand-picking…

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LushAcres Strawberry Season is Almost Here

  April 3, 2024

LushAcres farm, located at 1875 W. Maple Street Ext. in Clinton, is welcoming the arrival of fresh strawberries. The farm has announced that their strawberries are ripening and anticipates opening…

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Ready to plant that garden?  Not quite yet!

  April 2, 2024

Bryan Smith, Clemson Extension Service Many of us want to plant our vegetables and tender flowers as soon as possible in the spring, and the recent warm weather has us…

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Celebrating Agriculture: Laurens County Shines Bright

  March 18, 2024

The 50th annual Laurens County Spotlight on Agriculture event, held on March 14 at the First Presbyterian Church Family Life Center in Clinton, was a resounding success. As the largest…

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Seeds of Growth: The Early Years of Verdin’s Farm and Garden

  March 18, 2024

Nestled on 300 Lucas Avenue in Laurens, South Carolina, Verdin’s Farm and Garden reflects the resilience and passion of the Verdin family. Established in the fall of 1992, this family-owned…

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March Yard and Garden Tips

  March 1, 2024

March Yard and Garden Tips Watch out for: Lawns • White grubs – March begins the cycle of treatment for grub problems in your lawn. The bacteria Bacillus thuringiensis (Dipel,…

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Ag+Art Tour Comes to Laurens County

  January 30, 2024

Laurens County, SC, January 30, 2024 – The Laurens County Ag+Art Tour is scheduled for Saturday, June 29 and Sunday, June 30, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm each day. Laurens…

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Biden-Harris Administration invests over $7.2 million in clean energy and domestic fertilizer projects to strengthen American farms and businesses in South Carolina as part of investing in America Agenda

  January 22, 2024

Projects Funded by President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act Will Lower Costs and Create Revenue for Rural Business Owners and Farms U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that…

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LushAcres January Meat Bundle is a Tasty Deal for $70!

  January 16, 2024

LushAcres Farm and Market in Clinton is offering a tempting January meat bundle at just $70. This irresistible package includes: Two packs each of ground beef Two packs of chicken…

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Learn to improve quail habitat at SCDNR seminar March 7-8

  January 16, 2024

The S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) will host its annual Wild Quail Management Seminar March 7-8 at the James W. Webb Wildlife Center and Management Area in Hampton County.…

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