Dorchester County Clemson Extension Service

05/13/2026

🔥 CLEMSON IS HIRING IN THE TRI-COUNTY AREA! 🔥
Looking for a career where you can actually make a difference? 🌱
Clemson Extension is hiring a Food Systems & Safety County Agent to serve the Tri-county area (Charleston, Berkeley & Dorchester)!
What You’ll Do:
• Lead food safety & systems programs
• Teach, train, and connect with local residents
• Build partnerships across the county
• Grow through ongoing professional development
What You Need:
• bachelor's degree (master's preferred)
• Strong communication & leadership
• Passion for community education
👉Apply Now: https://tinyurl.com/47x6wavc
Join the Clemson family and help shape South Carolina’s future

🔥 CLEMSON IS HIRING IN THE TRI-COUNTY AREA! 🔥
Looking for a career where you can actually make a difference? 🌱
Clemson Extension is hiring a Food Systems & Safety County Agent to serve the Tri-county area (Charleston, Berkeley & Dorchester)!

What You’ll Do:
• Lead food safety & systems programs
• Teach, train, and connect with local residents
• Build partnerships across the county
• Grow through ongoing professional development

What You Need:
• bachelor's degree (master's preferred)
• Strong communication & leadership
• Passion for community education

👉Apply Now: https://tinyurl.com/47x6wavc
Join the Clemson family and help shape South Carolina’s future.

05/11/2026

Wild cherry trees—especially black cherry (Prunus serotina) and chokecherry (Prunus virginiana)—are important in livestock production mainly because of their toxicity risk to grazing animals. They are common along fence rows, wooded pasture edges, and hedgerows throughout much of North America.

When cherry trees become dangerous:

Standing healthy trees are usually less of a problem because livestock rarely consume enough fresh leaves. The greatest danger occurs when:

Storms break limbs
Trees are cut or trimmed
Leaves wilt after falling
Drought or frost stresses the tree

Wilted leaves are especially toxic.

Clinical signs of poisoning
Symptoms can appear within minutes to a few hours after ingestion:
Rapid breathing
Salivation
Muscle tremors
Bright red mucous membranes
Convulsions
Sudden death

Often producers simply find dead animals because poisoning progresses rapidly.

Toxic dose
Research and extension data suggest that:
*About 1.2–4.8 lbs of wilted black cherry leaves may kill a 1,200-lb cow
Sheep and goats require much less plant material for toxicity

The key management principle is:
Prevent livestock access to wilted cherry leaves.

Routine pasture inspection and prompt cleanup of fallen branches greatly reduces risk.

05/06/2026

A hands-on series for ages 14+ covering sheep, goats, cattle, hogs, horses, and poultry—facilities, health, and beginner finances

05/06/2026

The Clemson Cooperative Extension Service has released a new production guide designed to help cut flower growers in the Southeast.

05/06/2026

**RESCHEDULED**

Our Pet Community Day has officially been rescheduled!

When: MAY 30th
Where: 1452 Boone Hill Rd.

We will be there from 10am-2pm. Max of 5 animals per car!!

If you haven’t already, please RSVP

https://new.shelterluv.com/form/community/DPSC/46931-pet-community-day

We can’t wait to see everyone there!

05/05/2026

Join us at the Dorchester Clemson Extension Office for Coffee with Clemson on Thursday, May 14, 2026. Our presenter will be Molly Jones: Livestock Water Safe; watering systems and maintenance.
Register here > https://coffeewithclemson.eventbrite.com

Join Clemson Extension Agents at Dorchester County Extension for an educational program series each month covering various topics.

05/04/2026

Another great Half&Half Series presentation is coming up next week! Don’t forget to sign up to get the Zoom link! Register through Eventbrite in the link below 👇

Join the Half & Half Webinar Series!
We are excited to announce the Half & Half Webinar Series hosted by Clemson Extension.
Starting February 11, 2026, join us for a recurring series of insightful sessions designed to provide practical knowledge and expert guidance. Whether you're a professional in the field or just looking to learn something new, these webinars offer the perfect balance of information and application.
🗓️ Event Details:
• When: Monthly sessions from Feb 11 – Aug 12, 2026
• Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
• Where: Online via Eventbrite
Registration is now open! Secure your spot today to ensure you don’t miss out on these valuable learning opportunities.
👉 Register here: https://halfandhalfwebinarseries.eventbrite.com

05/04/2026

Register today and join this amazing 5-day youth education experience sponsored through Clemson's 4-H Youth Development Program.

04/29/2026

Protection starts with prevention 🐾💉

Vaccinations are one of the simplest and most effective ways to keep your furry friends healthy, safe, and protected from serious diseases. Staying up to date on vaccines is essential for a long, happy life.

Join us for our Pet Community Day on May 2 from 10 AM – 2 PM! We’ll be offering FREE vaccinations to help keep your pets protected and thriving. Let’s build a healthier community together!

**Max. of 5 animals per car**
Location: 1452 Boone Hill Road. - Summerville,SC

So we can plan ahead, please fill out this form: https://new.shelterluv.com/form/community/DPSC/46931-pet-community-day

04/29/2026

We are teaming up with Roots & Rain for another workshop to help make your farm safer. Whether you’re just getting started, need a refresher, or want to strengthen your farm’s food safety practices, this workshop will give you the tools and confidence to move forward.

We encourage farm owners, managers, or designated representatives to attend, or whoever is best suited to implement and maintain food safety practices on your operation.

Details and registration here: https://bit.ly/Planning2Harvest

04/29/2026

Join Ashley Cooper Stormwater Education Consortium, Native Plants to the People, LLC, and The Junction Kitchen & Provisions for a hands-on Native Plant Container Garden Workshop. You’ll learn how to select the right native plants for containers, build healthy soil, and design containers that thrive while supporting pollinators and local ecosystems.

May 18 | 1–4 PM
Junction Kitchen, North Charleston
$25 (registration required)

Registration is required by May 15. Register at: https://nativecontainergarden.eventbrite.com

Questions? Contact Samantha at [email protected].