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Employees: Consider giving to the SCACAA Foundation via the\u00a0Payroll\u00a0Deduction\u00a0Form\u00a0that can be found here:\u00a0https:\/\/clemson.ca1.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_0cefYOu6JuZR3lb Fill out the information on the first page (note, you need your\u00a0employee\u00a0ID number) Gift Designation:\u00a0\u00e0\u00a0\u00a0Select \u201cOther\u201d and type:\u00a0\u00a0SCACAA – SC Association of County Ag Agents Enter the amount you would like to have automatically deducted from your paycheck \u2013 ($1 is the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3887,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"single-full-width.php","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"coauthors":[14817],"class_list":["post-236","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/scacaa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/236","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/scacaa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/scacaa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/scacaa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3887"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/scacaa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=236"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/scacaa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/236\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/scacaa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=236"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/scacaa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/coauthors?post=236"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}},{"id":112,"date":"2023-04-18T13:38:11","date_gmt":"2023-04-18T13:38:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/scacaa\/?page_id=112"},"modified":"2026-03-25T14:39:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T14:39:54","slug":"scacaa-am-pic","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.clemson.edu\/scacaa\/scacaa-am-pic\/","title":{"rendered":"SCACAA AM\/PIC"},"content":{"rendered":"
Join us for the 2026 SCACAA & SCAE4-HA Joint AM\/PIC May 19-21, 2026. This professional development opportunity is open to any member of SCACAA or SCAE4-HA and other invited guests. Early<\/strong> registration closes at 11:59 PM on April 26; Late registration closes on May 1<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Location Register Here:<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/2026-scacaa-scae4-ha-ampic-lexington-sc-tickets-1983565690376?aff=oddtdtcreator<\/a><\/p>\n Limited spots are available for the Pre-Conference Kayak Tour, so don\u2019t delay, register today!<\/p>\n Hotel Information <\/u><\/strong>(You must reserve your own room, it is not included in the\u00a0registration process)<\/strong><\/p>\n Early registration rates for members end on April 26th and the last day for all to register is May 1st.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Agenda<\/strong><\/p>\n Tuesday – May 19<\/strong><\/p>\n Pre-Conference Kayak Tour<\/strong> Paddle up the scenic Lower Saluda River to the base of the dam on this guided river adventure! Along the way we\u2019ll learn about the river\u2019s natural history, explore a rocky riverside beach, and take in incredible views of the dam. Participants will also have the chance to swim and float through the rapids while enjoying one of the Midlands\u2019 most beautiful rivers.<\/p>\n *Limited to 30 people<\/em><\/p>\n Wednesday – May 20<\/strong><\/p>\n Thursday – May 21<\/strong><\/p>\n Tour 1: Lasers & Liquors<\/strong><\/p>\n Join us for a farm tour of W. P Rawl, a large, efficient, and progressive leafy green producer based in Lexington County, South Carolina. The tour will involve some walking and will be outside, culminating in a demonstration of their laser weeder. Following on from visiting W. P. Rawl, the tour will conclude with a visit to Hollow Creek Distillery. Learn how the distillery uses local products to produce their award winning spirits! A tasting will be included!<\/p>\n For more information about the tour venues, please follow the links: W. P Rawl<\/a> and Hollow Creek Distillery<\/a>.<\/p>\n Please note that this tour <\/em>includes some outside walking. Wear appropriate footwear, clothing, and proper sun protection.<\/p>\n Tour 2: Explore the Lake Murray Dam<\/strong><\/p>\n On this tour of the Dreher Shoals Dam, we\u2019ll learn about the history of the dam and the creation of Lake Murray. We will also learn about generating hydroelectric power and tour the Dominion Energy\u2019s training facility. This will be a rare inside look at one of Lexington\u2019s most well-known features.<\/p>\n Tour 3: South Carolina Statehouse<\/strong><\/p>\n The South Carolina State House is a prominent feature of downtown Columbia. On this tour, we\u2019ll learn about it\u2019s history, dating back to the 1850\u2019s and view the artwork that adorns the walls. We\u2019ll have a chance to take an inside look at the house and senate chambers, where the 2026 legislative sessions will have just finished. Then, we\u2019ll walk the grounds and view the bronze stars where General Sherman\u2019s cannons damaged the statehouse walls during the Civil War, and view the numerous memorials to historical South Carolinians.<\/p>\n Tour 4: State Farmers Market & SC DNR Cohen Campbell FIsh Hatchery<\/strong><\/p>\n Explore SC DNR’s Cohen Campbell Fish Hatchery where over one million fish are produced annually and are used to stock South Carolina’s public lakes and rivers to enhance recreational fishing activities! On this tour, you’ll get to see the production ponds, learn about the different species that are raised, and more!<\/p>\n *Please note that this tour includes approximatley 1 mile of walking outside on uneven gravel. Close-toed shoes are recommended.<\/em><\/p>\n Friday – May 22<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Registration Fees<\/strong><\/p>\n Member Registration – $200 (ends April 26)<\/p>\n Late Member Registration – $250 (April 27 through May 1)<\/p>\n Non-Member Registration – $250<\/p>\n Kayak Tour – $30.00<\/p>\n EARLY REGISTRATION ENDS ON APRIL 26TH AT MIDNIGHT. AFTER THIS DATE, LATE FEES WILL BE INCURRED.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Registrations are non-refundable.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 2026 AM\/PIC Information Join us for the 2026 SCACAA & SCAE4-HA Joint AM\/PIC May 19-21, 2026. This professional development opportunity is open to any member of SCACAA or SCAE4-HA and other invited guests. Early registration closes at 11:59 PM on April 26; Late registration closes on May 1. Location Lexington Extension Office 605 West Main 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Chase Baillie<\/a> Liliane da Silva<\/a> Rogan Gibson<\/a> Alyssa Jones<\/a> Mallory Maher<\/a> Adam Petty<\/a> TJ Savareno<\/a> Lee van Vlake<\/a> A – C Chase Baillie Justin Ballew Meghan Barkley Ryan Bean Brian Beer Tancey Belken Heather Benjamin Tom Bilbo Trey Buckelew LayLa Burgess Kevin Burkett Ashley Burns Matthew Burns Christopher Burtt Brian Callahan Phillip Carnley Chad Carter Mark Cathcart Katie Collins Ellen Comeau Nicole Correa Jonathan Croft Jay Crouch Willis Culler D – F 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Awards"},"content":{"rendered":" This is the highest award that SCACAA can bestow upon a non-member. The purpose is to recognize outstanding support for Extension educational programming. Recipients may be local, statewide, or national. Any member may nominate someone for this award. This award can be received only once. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n
\nLexington Extension Office
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\nLexington, SC<\/p>\n\n
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\nTime: 1:00 PM Cost: $30
\nLocation: Saluda Shoals Park, 5605 Bush River Road, Columbia, SC 29212<\/p>\n\n
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Tour Options:
\n*Tour itineraries are subject to change.<\/em><\/h4>\n\n
A – F<\/h2>\n
\nJesse Adams III
\nRowland Alston
\nWilliam Blackston
\nRaymond Boozer
\nGeorge Bowen
\nJoe Cely
\nRoger Chastain
\nStan Clements Jr.
\nWilton Cook
\nRandy Cubbage
\nElwyn Deal
\nRussell Duncan
\nPhilip Epps
\nDan Ezell
\nFrank Fitzsimons
\nRobert Franklin
\n <\/p>\nG – N<\/h2>\n
\nHoward Hiller
\nSuzanne Holmes
\nDaniel Howard
\nJohn Irwin
\nBruce Johnson
\nR. M. Johnston
\nJoe Jones
\nWilliam Jones Jr.
\nJohnny Jordan
\nLee Keese
\nMike Loveless
\nMax Loyd
\nDonald Manley
\nJody Martin
\nFranklin McAlhany
\nHarold McLamb
\nWalker Miller
\nHenry Nunnery
\n <\/p>\nO – Z<\/h2>\n
\nJohn Oxner
\nDavid Parker
\nPhil Perry
\nH. S. Person
\nOnnie Privette
\nArnold Screen
\nW. Conard Search
\nClaude Smith Jr.
\nRuss Sutton
\nWilliam Thomson
\nCurtis Tuten
\nHoward Van Dijk
\nMorris Warner
\nMarshall Watt Jr.
\nAmos Wells
\nDon White
\nFran Wolak
\nWallace Wood
\nEddie Wynn<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A – C<\/h2>\n
\nJustin Ballew<\/a>
\nMeghan Barkley<\/a>
\nRyan Bean<\/a>
\nBrian Beer<\/a>
\nTancey Belken<\/a>
\nHeather Benjamin<\/a>
\nTom Bilbo<\/a>
\nTrey Buckelew<\/a>
\nLayLa Burgess<\/a>
\nKevin Burkett<\/a>
\nAshley Burns<\/a>
\nMatthew Burns<\/a>
\nChristopher Burtt<\/a>
\nBrian Callahan<\/a>
\nPhillip Carnley<\/a>
\nChad Carter<\/a>
\nMark Cathcart<\/a>
\nKatie Collins<\/a>
\nEllen Comeau<\/a>
\nNicole Correa<\/a>
\nJonathan Croft<\/a>
\nJay Crouch<\/a>
\nWillis Culler<\/a>
\n <\/p>\nD – F<\/h2>\n
\nAmy Dabbs<\/a>
\nMillie Davenport<\/a>
\nCharles Davis<\/a>
\nRebecca Davis<\/a>
\nDavid DeWitt<\/a>
\nGeorge Dickert<\/a>
\nThomas Dobbins<\/a>
\nEric Eliassen<\/a>
\nJeff Fellers<\/a>
\nMatthew Fischer<\/a>
\nKelly Flynn<\/a>
\nBrad Fowler<\/a>
\nJustin Foxworth<\/a>
\nJordan Franklin<\/a>
\nBethany Funkhouser<\/a>
\n <\/p>\nG – I<\/h2>\n
\nAdam Gore<\/a>
\nJeremy Greene<\/a>
\nCharly Greenthaler<\/a>
\nLaura Haddon<\/a>
\nWilliam Hardee<\/a>
\nCory Heaton<\/a>
\nChris Heintze<\/a>
\nSamantha Houston<\/a>
\nFaith Isreal<\/a>
\n <\/p>\nJ – L<\/h2>\n
\nAdam Kantrovich<\/a>
\nCarmen Ketron<\/a>
\nKristin Kunde<\/a>
\nRob Last<\/a>
\nChristopher LeMaster<\/a>
\nTerasa Lott<\/a>
\nSusan Lunt<\/a>
\n <\/p>\nM – O<\/h2>\n
\nMichael Marshall<\/a>
\nRosemary Martin-Jones<\/a>
\nCharlotte Maxwell<\/a>
\nAmanda McNulty<\/a>
\nHannah Mikell<\/a>
\nTravis Mitchell<\/a>
\nKatie Moore<\/a>
\nJhessye Moore-Thomas<\/a>
\nKim Morganello<\/a>
\nJenny Mountford<\/a>
\nJulia Newsome<\/a>
\nCaitlin Olive<\/a>
\nSteven O’Shields<\/a>
\n <\/p>\nP – R<\/h2>\n
\nAbigail Phillips<\/a>
\nDerrick Phinney<\/a>
\nMichael Plumblee<\/a>
\nHillary Pope<\/a>
\nSamantha Porzelt<\/a>
\nBen Powell<\/a>
\nSamuel Quinney<\/a>
\nMiracle Rabon<\/a>
\nFrancis Reay-Jones<\/a>
\nSteven Richards<\/a>
\nAndy Rollins<\/a>
\n <\/p>\nS – T<\/h2>\n
\nSarah Scott<\/a>
\nJessica Simpson<\/a>
\nBarbara Smith<\/a>
\nBryan Smith<\/a>
\nKyle Smith<\/a>
\nNathan Smith<\/a>
\nZachary Snipes<\/a>
\nAmber Starnes<\/a>
\nJanet Steele<\/a>
\nChris Talley<\/a>
\nCory Tanner<\/a>
\nPaul Thompson<\/a>
\nStephanie Turner<\/a>
\n <\/p>\nU – Z<\/h2>\n
\nMary Vargo<\/a>
\nJoe Varn<\/a>
\nHaley Vincent<\/a>
\nCatherine Watts<\/a>
\nJennifer Weaver<\/a>
\nAlana West<\/a>
\nPatricia Whitener<\/a>
\nRichard Willey<\/a>
\nTyrone Williams<\/a>
\nHillary Winburn<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Friends of Extension Award<\/h2>\n