Extension Employee News

SC State Fair Information

This is a reminder that there is still time to sign up to work the Extension Booth at the SC State Fair beginning on Wednesday, October 11, and ending on Sunday, October 22. New additions to the booth will include a Weather Station demo and the Ag Safety trailer. Please visit the sign-up sheet to […]

New Hires, Transfers and Service Milestones

As of September 27, 2023 New Hires Amie Mabe: 4-H Youth Development Agent, Greenville CountyJackie Gallagher: Rural Health Agent, Colleton and Hampton CountiesBrittney King: Commercial Horticulture Agent, Florence CountyDestyni Perry Tucker: EFNEP Nutrition Educator, Kershaw County Makayla Wyndham: Administrative Assistant, Berkeley CountyGlen Payne: Horticulture Agent, Beaufort CountySusan Long: Administrative Assistance, Newberry CountyVivian Rodriguez Espinoza: Administrative […]

Marlyne Walker Memorial Leadership Award

The Extension Emerging Leadership Initiative (EELI) cohorts would like to remember and honor Ms. Marlyne Walker (2020 EELI graduate) with an annual leadership award named for her. Marlyne passed away in 2022 and was a positive, enthusiastic and dedicated leader in Clemson Extension and ELLI. With this award, her legacy will continue and encourage aspiring […]

Updated Travel Policy and Procedures

As of July 1st, the updated travel policy and procedures for Clemson University employees are now in effect. We would like to provide you with a brief overview of the significant changes and important reminders for employees regarding the new policy and procedures. These changes have been communicated in OURClemson, training sessions, and/or on our […]

July 2023: Monthly Director’s Letter

Dear Extension Family, The Extension Emerging Leadership Initiative (ELLI) cohorts would like to honor Ms. Marlyne Walker’s legacy with the Marlyne Walker Memorial Leadership Award for an EELI graduate for outstanding leadership, mentorship and service. Ms. Walker passed away in 2022 and was a 2020 EELI graduate and a positive, enthusiastic and dedicated leader in […]

June 2023: Monthly Director’s Letter

Three men with a woman accepting an award.

Dear Extension Family, The 2023 A. Frank Lever County Extension Agents Hall of Fame induction the other weekend was another memorable event. The Lever Hall of Fame honors the careers of “longtime, front-line county agents” whose service had an important economic impact on the communities they served. The members of the 2023 Class are Sharon […]

2023 South Carolina State Fair

The State Fair will open on Wednesday, October 11, and close on Sunday, October 22. The Cooperative Extension booth setup is scheduled for Tuesday, October 10.If you are interested in signing up to volunteer for a shift, visit the work shift linkPlease note signing up for a shift is a commitment and you will be […]

2023 Writing Workshops

Writing for an Extension Audience (The below information is available as a PDF file) Dates and Registration Links July 18: PeeDee REC, Florence: Registration LinkThe Clemson and Sandhill REC workshops are full. Contact Susan Guynn, PhDDirector of Assessment and ScholarshipAssociate Extension Specialistsguynn@clemson.edu Workshop Information Overview Purpose: The purpose of this workshop is to provide writing […]

Grain Entrapment Simulator

The Clemson Agricultural Safety Program and Agricultural Sciences Research and Fabrication Lab worked together to design and construct a Grain Entrapment Simulator for statewide trainings. With only a few of these units in the country, this is a vital resource for South Carolina. The simulator allows for an individual to be safely entrapped in grain. […]

Mandatory PcPO Work Sessions

For 4-H Agents/Ag Ed State Staff, District Extension Directors, Program Team Directors and selected EFNEP Staff June 22, 2023 9:00 am to 12:00 noon Chris Heintze, host Anderson Extension Office (Contact) LaDonna Peoples lpeople@clemson.eduJune 23, 2023 10:00 am to 1:00 pm George Dickert, host Spartanburg Community College (Contact) Alicia Cleer acleer@clemson.eduJune 26, 2023 9:30 am […]