Clemson Extension Upstate District

York County Rural Health Agent to Offer Diabetes Self-management and Support Class

York County Rural Health Agent, Hannah Shifflette, will be offering a diabetes self-management and support class, Health Extension for Diabetes, in York County starting in mid-February. This free 16-week program comprises 8 education and support sessions and covers topics such as nutrition, physical activity, stress management, and more concerning diabetes. The upcoming February class will […]

Two York County Farmers Graduate 2022 SC New and Beginning Farmer Program, Class of 2023 application period open until February 20, 2023

Two York County new farmers, Miranda Taylor of Fort Mill and Amanda Taylor of York, successfully graduated from the Class of 2022 South Carolina New and Beginning Farmer Program (SCNBFP). This annual statewide Clemson Extension Agribusiness led program equips aspiring farmers with the tools and networks needed to develop and launch their farm businesses. The […]

29 graduate 2022 York, Chester, Lancaster Master Gardener Class

The 2022 York, Chester, and Lancaster Master Gardener class saw 29 new graduates completing the course. This was the largest class since 2010 in York County. Master Gardeners contributed 5,430 volunteer hours in 2022.  Visit www.yorkmg.org to see projects these valuable volunteers are involved with. Want more info? Contact: Paul ThompsonPhone: 803-639-9101Email: pthmpsn@clemson.edu  

South Carolina Inmates participate in Certified Landscape Program

31 out of the 36 inmates completing the class passed the final exam, allowing these individuals to find gainful employment within the green industry. Spartanburg Horticulture Agent Drew Jeffers and Paul were invited to present this project to the Southern Region American Society for Horticultural Science conference in Kansas City, Kansas on February 4, 2023. […]

Upcoming York County Horticulture Events

First Friday Garden Talks First Fridays York County Master Gardeners host garden talks that are presented on the first Friday of every month at Glencairn Garden Learning Center in Rock Hill from 11 am to noon. The 2023 topics are available here: https://www.yorkmg.org/programs/first-friday First Fridays in the Garden ExpandsStarting February 3rd, the talks will also […]

York County Welcomes Livestock Agent Tina Horn

Clemson Extension York County is happy to announce that Clemson Extension Livestock Agent Tina Horn will now be the livestock and forages agent for York County.  Tina grew up on a dairy farm in VA and was very active in 4-H and FFA. She attended Virginia Tech, where she received a BS in Dairy Science […]

Welcome New York County 4-H Agent Kristin Kunde

Please help us welcome Mrs. Kristin Kunde as our new 4-H Agent. Kristin taught high school mathematics in York County for 6 years and then spent a little time teaching middle school. Growing up, she was a 4-Her in Lancaster County and participated in teen council, horse clubs, pullet showmanship, and many summer camps. She […]

What’s Going On In Saluda County, S.C.

Saluda County Upcoming Events     February 24, 2024  Saluda County Cattlemens 32nd Annual Heifer Sale starts at 12:00, Noon February 27, 2024 – Saluda 4-H Livestock Club Meeting here at the office at 4:00pm March 3,2024 – Registration Deadline for the 4-H Pullet Chain Poultry Project March 5, 2024 – State 4-H Legislative Day , […]