Category: From the Director

Dear Extension Family, I hope everyone had a restful weekend and is ready to tackle another productive month. It’s been a busy fall season with strong participation at the National FFA Convention, Sunbelt Ag Expo, and the South Carolina State Fair. I continue to be impressed by the dedication and teamwork that make these events […]

Dear Extension Family, As we welcome the crisp days of October and all the vibrant energy fall brings, let’s take a moment to reflect on the exciting milestones and accomplishments from September. Last month was filled with meaningful recognition, impactful events, and new beginnings. We celebrated the official naming of the John W. Parris Interchange, honoring […]

Dear Extension Family, As we transition from summer into the busy fall season, I want to take a moment to reflect on the many ways Clemson Cooperative Extension continues to impact communities across South Carolina and beyond. From hosting national leaders who recognize the value of our research and outreach, to supporting the next generation […]

Dear Extension Family, As we move through the second half of 2025, it’s clear that our shared commitment to South Carolina’s agriculture, youth development, and community engagement is stronger than ever. This newsletter highlights the many accomplishments of our Clemson Extension professionals, showcases statewide events, and provides key updates to help keep our teams informed […]

Dear Extension Family, As we approach the July 4th holiday and celebrate the independence of our nation, I’m reminded of the values that unite us—service, community, and a shared commitment to making a difference. These same values are at the heart of Clemson Cooperative Extension, and each of you embodies them through the work you […]

Dear Extension Family, As we move into the heart of summer, I want to take a moment to thank each of you for your continued commitment to the mission of Clemson Cooperative Extension. Your unwavering dedication to the people of South Carolina is making a real difference, and I see it every single day—in your […]

Dear Extension Family, I want to thank you for your steadfast resolve to help Clemson University address the expenditure pause. We in Extension have done what it takes to address the request and at the same time continue providing our stakeholders with outstanding educational programs, one on one assistance and in many cases being creative […]

Dear Extension Family, I want to take a moment to follow up on the information shared in our January letter regarding the university’s expenditure pause and the ongoing planning efforts around the new financial model. As we closely monitor the situation. The CAFLS Leadership Team have met last two days to develop spending guidelines that […]

Dear Extension Family, I know that all of you have heard about the Clemson University Expenditure SLOWDOWN and all the turmoil on the federal level with Executive order slowing down spending. The University’s expenditure slowdown is a request from Provost Jones to get a gut check on the state of the economic status of the […]

Dear Extension Family,  I want to thank you all for your dedication and passion for Extension work. This became very clear during the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. I have witnessed our folks helping their neighbors and our stakeholders, as well as working with other agencies to assist however we could to help our communities get […]