Blooming Memories: Clinton Canopy Hosts Successful Inaugural Daffodils for Remembrance Event
November 20, 2023
On a rainy November 11, 2023, Clinton Canopy, a local community organization, hosted its first annual Daffodils for Remembrance event at Legion Park. Undeterred by the weather, community members gathered…
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November Yard and Garden Tips
November 13, 2023
By Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service Things to do: Flowers • Bulbs – it’s time to plant those spring-flowering bulbs you purchased in September, such as daffodils, tulips, hyacinths, and…
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Daffodils for Remembrance: Planting Hope and Love with Clinton Canopy
November 8, 2023
As the days grow shorter and the crisp autumn air sets in, it’s the perfect time to remember our loved ones and honor their enduring memory. This year, Clinton Canopy…
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ChangeSC will help South Carolinians access food, learn about healthy eating
November 6, 2023
A new statewide initiative called ChangeSC will connect South Carolinians living in food deserts with fresh, locally grown food while working to improve their eating habits and health outcomes. A pilot program…
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LushAcres Fall Festival Wrap-Up: A Bumper Harvest of Fun and Community Support
November 4, 2023
LushAcres Farm’s Third Annual Fall Festival and corn maze was a spectacular success, drawing over 2,000 visitors who reveled in the farm’s charms. The event featured 1,625 delicious donuts, 7,598…
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Laurens District 55 High School Agriculture Students Win Big at the 2023 South Carolina State Fair Competition
October 25, 2023
The Laurens District 55 High School (LDHS) Agriculture students received an extra warm welcome from LDHS administrators, teachers, staff members, and students on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. The LDHS Agriculture…
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October Yard and Garden Tips
October 12, 2023
by Clemson Extension Laurens Office Watch out for: Lawns White grubs – the bacteria Bacillus thuringiensis does a nice job on Japanese Beetle grubs, but it does take a little…
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From corn mazes to pumpkin patches, find Fall Agritourism in South Carolina
October 5, 2023
As the weather cools, farms across South Carolina are welcoming visitors onto their farms with a variety of fun and educational fall events. “Agritourism continues to grow in South Carolina,…
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South Carolina State Fair Releases Details for this Year’s 12 Day Event
October 3, 2023
Fun, food, entertainment and South Carolina culture return to Columbia, S.C. Oct. 11-22, 2023 Columbia, S.C. is set to come alive with 12 days of pure excitement as the 154th…
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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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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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LushAcres Market to Undergo Renovations: Reopens on September 19th with New Hours
September 10, 2023
LushAcres Market recently announced that it will be temporarily closed for renovations from September 12th to the 16th. During this time, the market will be updated to enhance the shopping…
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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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$40 Million Fund will support South Carolina agribusinesses, expand opportunities for farmers
August 29, 2023
The South Carolina Department of Agriculture is pleased to announce the Growing Agribusiness Fund, a new incentive program for South Carolina agribusinesses. The South Carolina General Assembly appropriated $40 million…
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Laurens County Breaks Ground on Agricultural Center as a Beacon of Agricultural Innovation
August 16, 2023
The groundbreaking ceremony for the Laurens County Agricultural Center took place Saturday, August 12. The event was well attended showing support for the initiative from the farming community and business…
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Cultivating Progress: Laurens County Breaks Ground on Innovative Ag Center
August 9, 2023
The Laurens County community is abuzz with anticipation over the groundbreaking ceremony for the much-awaited Laurens County Agricultural Center draws near. Scheduled for Saturday, August 12 at 10:00 am, the…
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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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Bulb Culture With Master Gardeners
July 13, 2023
Come learn from the Master Gardners! On Thursday, July 20 at 7 pm at the Joe R. Adair Outdoor Education Center in Laurens there will be a session on bulb…
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Clemson Researchers Work to Develop Less-Immunogenic Wheat Varieties for Gluten-Sensitive Consumers
July 10, 2023
“The research we are conducting knows no boundaries and is applicable beyond borders,” saidSachin Rustgi, molecular breeder at Clemson University’s Pee Dee REC Gluten is a group of proteins found…
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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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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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Rolling Hill Ranch to Host Second Annual Open Gate Farm Day – May 13
May 10, 2023
Rolling Hill Ranch in Mountville, South Carolina will host their Annual Open Gate Farm Day on Saturday, May 13 from 2:00 pm until dark. So just what is an Open…
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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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Laurens County 4-H Summer Camp Options – Registration Now Open
May 2, 2023
Laurens County 4-H Summer Day Camps are open for registration and there are three great opportunities. Here is a description of each camp. Use the link for each camp to…
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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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High Schoolers Try Hands-On Farm Tasks at Piedmont Technical College
April 20, 2023
A backhoe, a fluffy 5-day-old baby goat, welding torches, high-tech drone tours, and much more caught the attention of 43 high school students from five schools at the Piedmont Technical…
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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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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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USDA makes grants available to help people in rural South Carolina repair their homes damaged by hurricanes in 2022
March 23, 2023
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development South Carolina State Director Dr. Saundra Glover today announced the availability of grants to help people repair their homes that were damaged by…
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Laurens County to Host Young Farmers and Agribusiness Association State Meeting
March 22, 2023
In July Laurens County will host the South Carolina Farmer & Agribusiness Association 2023 Summer Tour. This brings the opportunity for the county to showcase the diverse agriculture that Laurens…
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Highlights of the 49th Annual Spotlight on Agriculture Event
March 15, 2023
Last week the 49thAnnual Spotlight on Agriculture was held at First Presbyterian Church in Clinton. This is always a “who’s who” of Ag event for Laurens County. The crowd was…
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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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Local Farmers Can Now Receive AgPack® Benefits at Cooper Motor Company in Clinton
March 1, 2023
Farmers helping farmers find a return on their truck investment is how AgPack® was born. Now, 7 years later, AgPack benefits to farmers and growers could quickly add up to…
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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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LushAcres Reopens – Offering February Chicken Bundle
February 1, 2023
LushAcres is back open after a short month in January (closed for some maintenance). Due to the shortened month, they are extending their January Bundle through February. This is over…
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South Carolina State Fair Opens Applications for 2023 College Scholarships
February 1, 2023
The South Carolina State Fair, a self-supporting 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, is now accepting applications for its 26th annual Ride of Your Life Scholarship program, which awards $300,000 in college scholarships…
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2023 Ag Day Essay Contest
January 31, 2023
Students across the country are invited to enter the National Ag Day essay and video contest, sponsored by the Agriculture Council of America. This year’s theme is, “Growing a Climate…
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Keep Laurens County Beautiful and Volunteers Tackle Trash Around Boyd’s Mill Pond Dam
January 29, 2023
Keep Laurens County Beautiful, led by Beautification Affiliate Coordinator, Courtney Stonell orgainzed another litter clean up on Saturday. The energetic group of volunteers worked to clean up the area around…
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LushAcres Market Closed for Two Weeks
January 22, 2023
LushAcres Farm Market announced that they will be closed for two weeks beginning January 23. During this time they will perform some maintenance and upgrades before the new produce season…
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