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Over the last 47 years, The Clemson Spring Dairy Show has grown into one of the Southeast’s premier youth dairy events—but it started from much more humble beginnings. The inaugural show began in April 1979, set up under just three small tents borrowed from Lewis Harrison. At the time, it was a modest gathering held […]

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 embrace the changing of seasons this October, we have much to celebrate and reflect on. From our successful presence at the State Fair to the outstanding representation at the Sunbelt Ag Expo, the past month has been full of opportunities to showcase the impactful work we do every day in […]

The Carolina Farm Stewardship Association’s 39th Annual Sustainable Agriculture Conference will be held November 2–4 at the Durham Convention Center in Durham, NC. Thanks to support from the USDA Southern Region Sustainable Agriculture, Research and Education Program (Southern SARE), Extension personnel and agricultural specialists at Clemson University and SC State University may access a limited […]

The 2024 SC State Fair runs from Wednesday, October 9, through Sunday, October 20. Each program team has an assigned day for staffing the Cooperative Extension exhibit space, which will be located in the Ellison Building (view the fairgrounds map). If you are not signed up to work a shift yet and would like to, […]

Dear Extension Family, I am well aware of and humbled by the devotion so many have for their Extension responsibilities because of the amount of time put in and when it is put in–often outside of the regular Monday through Friday work week for many. I am touched when those of you who are able […]

Optional Holiday Request/Approval Process The 2024 County Holiday Schedule includes an optional holiday, which is not included in the 2024 University Holiday Schedule this year. As such, the request and approval process for Extension County employee optional holiday use in 2024 will differ from previous years. To request an optional holiday, employees must follow the […]

Dear Extension Family, As I reflect on last year, I realize how evident it is that our talented team of Agents, Associates, Specialists, and staff deliver significant levels of service to improve South Carolina’s economy and environment and the well-being of its citizens. The creativity and enthusiasm put into preparing and presenting programs are simply […]

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 […]

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 […]