The Clemson Extension SC New & Beginning Farmer Program is now accepting applications for the Class of 2024!
The SCNBFP is focused on enabling new and beginning farmers to be successful, productive, and innovative members of their local agricultural community by providing them with the tools, knowledge and skills necessary to be successful entrepreneurs; sound business managers; exemplary stewards of SWAPA (soil, water, air, plants, and animals), and successful marketers of the unique products they create; and, perhaps most importantly, individuals who have a sense of pride and quality of life as a result of their investment and participation in the agricultural community of South Carolina.
Applications due March 3, 2024
South Carolina New & Beginning Farmer Program
Class of 2024 Program Snapshot
- ‘Core’ Program Dates: May – December 2024, consisting of a series of 10 full day events (9 core training workshops and a graduation event) and optional advanced programming.
- Cost: $350.00/Person
- Core Workshop Locations: Some workshops will be held in-person at the Lexington County Clemson University Extension office, and some will be held online via Zoom.
- Who May Apply: Any current resident of SC, age 18 or older who has been actively farming for less than 10 consecutive years. Current land access not required.
- How to Apply: Online applications only at www.scnewfarmer.org
- Deadline to Apply: 11:59 PM, Sunday, March 3, 2024
- Detailed Program Outline and Course Schedule and Description available at: www.scnewfarmer.org
