Savannah Valley District

Gayle Williford, 4-H Agent and Food Systems and Safety Agent: Dorchester and Berkeley Counties

Gayle Williford

Gayle provides information in various settings to all age groups relating to foods, nutrition, and healthy lifestyles. Information may be provided through classes/workshops, demonstrations, exhibits, etc. She currently holds membership in the SC Association of Extension 4-H Agents, National Association of Extension 4-H Agents, and the SC Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences and […]

Guinn Wallover, Water Resources Agent- Dorchester: Berkeley and Clarendon Counties

Guinn Wallover

Guinn serves as a Water Resources Extension Agent for the coastal district and serves as coordinator of the Master Pond Manager program. Guinn is the Coordinator for the Charleston County Extension Office. Guinn’s areas of interest include pond management, surface water and groundwater monitoring, and water quality analysis. Guinn is a member of the South […]

Derrick Phinney, Natural Resources Program Director Dorchester County

Derrick Phinney

Derrick Phinney is the Natural Resources Program Director for Clemson Cooperative Extension providing statewide programmatic leadership to extension agents working in forestry, wildlife, and water. He received both a B.S and M.S in Forest Management from Clemson University and is a registered forester. Derrick’s experience is working in land management and environmental regulations since 1998. […]

Molly Jones, 4-H Agent: Dorchester County

Molly Jones

Molly Jones is the 4-H Agent for Dorchester County. She is a graduate of Coastal Carolina University with a BS in Marine Science possessing experience in formal and informal science education. She was previously employed with the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism as a Naturalist Interpreter, focusing greatly on conservation, animal sciences, […]

Parker Johnson, Forestry and Wildlife Resources Agent: Berkeley and Dorchester Counties

Parker Johnson

Parker Johnson is an Extension Agent with Clemson Cooperative Extension, specializing in forestry and wildlife resources research and public education. He has worked for Clemson University since 2017 and is currently based out of the Dorchester County Extension Office in Saint George, SC. Parker covers Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester Counties as a forestry and wildlife […]

Christopher Burtt, Horticulture Agent: Berkeley and Dorchester Counties

Christopher Burtt

Christopher is a Horticulture Extension Agent with a focus on urban horticulture. He coordinates the Tri-county Master Gardener program. He assists homeowners as well as Nurseries and growers in providing technical support. Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to people of all ages, regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, political […]

Be Well Informed Program

Be Well Informed is a program developed by a team of Water Resources agents that provides information to well owners about best management practices for maintaining their well and protecting the water source. Approximately 20% of South Carolina residents rely on wells to provide drinking water in their homes. The water that supplies the well […]

In the Blink of an Eye – Farm Safety Newsletter – Summer 2021 Vol. II

“In the Blink of an Eye” Farm Safety Newsletter Summer 2021 Vol. II Marion Barnes, Senior County Extension Agent Clemson University   Harvest Season Can Be a Dangerous Time For Farmers Harvest season is a busy time for most farm operations. In today’s agriculture, time means money regarding yields, production schedules, and operating costs. However, […]