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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South Carolina State Fair General Manager receives prestigious agriculture award
July 27, 2023The South Carolina State Fair announced that its general manager, Nancy Smith, has been awarded the John W. Parris Agricultural Leadership Award by the South Carolina Association of Agricultural Educators…
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USDA launches pilot program to help people in rural South Carolina repair homes damaged by severe weather and future natural disasters
July 18, 2023
Department Expands Home Repair Loan and Grant Eligibility for People in Presidentially Declared Disaster Areas USDA Rural Development South Carolina State Director Dr. Saundra Glover announced that the Department 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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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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South Carolina State Fair now accepting submissions for 2023 competitive exhibits
July 6, 2023
The South Carolina State Fair is now accepting entries for its annual competitive exhibits to be on display Oct. 11-22, 2023 during the S.C. State Fair. Exhibitors from across South…
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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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Local farmers can now receive AgPack benefits from Cooper Chevrolet GMC of Walterboro
July 5, 2023
Walterboro, S.C. — Farmers helping farmers find a return on their truck investment is how AgPack® was born. Now, 10 years later, AgPack benefits to farmers and growers could quickly…
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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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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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Rosebank Farms moving produce stand to Kiawah River
April 3, 2023Kiawah 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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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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Wingard’s Market announces details of 2023 Spring Fling
March 8, 2023
The Spring Fling will be held on Friday, March 10, from 9 AM – 6 PM, and Saturday, March 11, from 9 AM – 5 PM. This year, Wingard’s will…
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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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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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SC Launch Inc. invests in Heron Farms
February 1, 2023South Carolina Research Authority’s investment affiliate, SC Launch Inc., has invested in Heron Farms Inc. The $250,000 investment will help the Charleston-based startup grow its vertical farming operations that require no naturally…
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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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Lush Acres Farm Included in 2023 South Carolina Agritourism Passport
January 18, 2023
Agriculture is a vital part of South Carolina’s economy and the South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) works to help more people connect with agriculture. Many farmers have looked for…
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South Carolina 4-H Showcase January 14 Time Change
January 8, 2023
Due to a higher proportion of older division entries, it has been decided to combine the two parts into one program. The new time is 3:00 PM on Saturday, January 14.…
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South Carolina 4-H Showcase Set for January 14
December 12, 2022
It’s a new name but the same great event. Formerly the Miss 4-H Pageant the SC 4-H Showcase will be held on Saturday, January 14 in the Clinton High School…
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South Carolina’s Natural Resource Management Agencies Sign Shared Stewardship Agreement
December 12, 2022
Accord establishes partnership to improve forest conditions on public and private lands. Directors of nine federal and state agencies came together today to sign a Shared Stewardship agreement at a…
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Laurens County 4-H to host Showcase Workshop
November 28, 2022
To prepare for the SC 4-H Showcase, Laurens County 4-H will be hosting a Showcase Workshop on Saturday, January 7th, 2023 from 3 to 6 PM at the Joe Adair…
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