Clemson Extension - Georgetown County

Join us for:
Introduction to Transitioning Your Business to the Next Generation. The workshop will take place online via Zoom, Thursday, May 23rd from 12:00-1:00 pm.

Link to Register: https://bit.ly/farmtransitioning

In this workshop, we will introduce the basics to get you thinking about what goes into transitioning your agribusiness.
We will discuss the basics of how the labor, management, assets, and income will be passed to your successor(s). We’ll also discuss goals so you can better understand what's important to you as you begin to plan to transition your business to the next generation.

Please contact Bethany Funkhouser at (843)-944-8584/ [email protected] or
Charley Maxwell at (843)-234-7719 /[email protected] for more information.

Is it okay to be physically active while I’m pregnant and after I have my baby?
Yes! If you are a healthy pregnant or postpartum woman, physical activity is good for your overall health. For example, moderate-intensity physical activity, such as brisk walking, keeps your heart and lungs healthy during and after pregnancy. Physical activity also helps improve your mood throughout pregnancy and after birth. After you have your baby, exercise also helps maintain a healthy weight, and when combined with eating fewer calories, helps with weight loss. If you are pregnant, you should be under the care of a doctor who can monitor the progress of the pregnancy. Consult your doctor about whether or how to adjust your physical activity during and after your pregnancy.
-Pregnant or postpartum women should do at least 150 minutes (for example, 30 minutes a day, five days a week) of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity per week, such as brisk walking, during and after their pregnancy. It is best to spread this activity throughout the week.
-Women who already do vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity, such as running, can continue doing so during and after their pregnancy.
Check out this fact sheet for more informationhttps://health.gov/sites/default/files/2020-12/MYW_MH_Pregnant_FS.pdf

Clemson Farm Excel Account Book This is a brief overview of the Clemson Farm Excel Account Book that producers may use to track their revenues, expenses, and cash flow during the year.Input...

Do you have a pond on your property? Introducing our new Clemson Online Short Course, Seasonal Pond Management!

https://cpe.clemson.edu/browse/extension/water-resources/courses/seasonal-pond-management

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School Gardening for SC Educators (June 2, 2024) - Clemson Online School Gardening for SC Educators is a six-week online program from Clemson Cooperative Extension Horticulture and 4-H Youth Development agents. The goal of this course is to help educators, parents, administrators, and other caring adults learn to garden successfully with students. Participants wi...

As an older adult, regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health. It can prevent or delay many of the health problems that seem to come with age. It also helps your muscles grow stronger so you can keep doing your day-to-day activities without becoming dependent on others. Keep in mind, some physical activity is better than none at all. Your health benefits will also increase the more physical activity you do.
Adults aged 65 and older need:
-At least 150 minutes a week (for example, 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week) of moderate-intensity activity such as brisk walking. Or they need 75 minutes a week of vigorous-intensity activity such as hiking, jogging, or running.
-At least 2 days a week of activities that strengthen muscles.
-Plus activities to improve balance, such as standing on one foot.
Check out this fact sheet for exercise ideashttps://health.gov/sites/default/files/2021-07/PAG_MYW_FactSheet_OlderAdults_07-08_508c.pdf

Reminder that the FIRST episode of the Proforest Podforest is OUT NOW!! Get excited and put on your headphones because you don't want to miss it! Learn more about invasive species from Dr. Dave Coyle and Dr. Tyler Carney as they discuss invasive species and their impacts!

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Tick Talk Anybody who has spent time in the woods or other wild surroundings is familiar with ticks, those blood-sucking arachnids that seek out creatures,...

Plant Identification and Use - Horticulture Plant Identification and Use is a self-paced, online course developed by Clemson Extension. Participants will learn to name and identify 119 trees, shrubs, groundcovers, and vines based on their leaves/needles, stems, buds, fruits, flowers, bark, and whole plant characteristics. This course is for ...

Our Area Agribusiness Agent, Charley, was recently certified to teach Mental Health First Aid! Mental Health First Aid is a course that teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The training gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis. If you are interested in learning more, or being certified, please send Charley an e-mail at [email protected]!

The picture is of ALGEE, the koala mascot for the Mental Health First Aid program. Comment your guesses as to why the koala is the mascot! Updated with the answer- The koala is the mascot because the Mental Health First Aid certification was created in Australia!