September 25, 2024
Alex Ryan ThompsonFood Systems and Safety Agent Greenville, Spartanburg, Pickens, Anderson, and Oconee Counties In the Carolinas, autumn means apples. While Western North Carolina may be well known for its apple orchards, Upstate South Carolina has its own thriving network of apple growers. Orchards featuring farm stores, U-Pick, apple-centric treat and beverages, and bushels […]
September 25, 2024
Drew JeffersHorticulture AgentGreenville County Urban Tree Workshop for Greenville County Landscape and Tree Professionals Urban tree care is a growing need in Greenville County. Clemson Extension held a full-day workshop for tree care and landscape professionals. The workshop was a joint effort between the Horticulture agent Drew Jeffers and Forestry and Natural Resource agent Carolyn […]
September 25, 2024
Plans for this very popular summer camp began in January when a team of four Spartanburg teens attended the South Carolina 4-H Cooking Like a Chef Summit in Chapin. The four teens cooked through recipes from a set of six menus. They learned basic knife cuts, how spices can completely change a dish, and a […]
September 25, 2024
Hello everyone, my name is Nicole Goodman. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to serve Spartanburg County in all matters related to horticulture! This is an exciting position for me, and I can’t wait to immerse myself in the vibrant, green heart of our area. As a Swiss horticulturist with a passion for plants […]
September 25, 2024
The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program has been serving limited-resource families across the United States for over fifty years through community nutrition education. EFNEP was established in 1969 by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) in response to growing concerns of diet quality and poverty nationwide. It began as a pilot […]
September 25, 2024
Fall is a time for football, pumpkin-flavored everything, and pond management! The fall is a great time to plan and prepare your ponds for the coming year. Liming is often a technique that is implemented in the fall, but how do you know if your pond needs lime? Also, how much will it need? Don’t […]
September 25, 2024
Want to get your kids involved with hands-on experiences that engage them AND develop their leadership skills? Register them today for a Fairfield County 4-H Club. The 2024 – 2025 4-H year began on September 1st, and with the start of a new year comes new opportunities. Fairfield County 4-H is proud to announce their […]
September 25, 2024
Fairfield County welcomed Martina Wicker as the new 4-H Agent this spring. Martina was born and raised in the Midlands of South Carolina where she now resides with her husband and two beautiful children. She graduated from Newberry College with a Bachelor’s degree in Middle Level Education in 2018. Since graduating she has taught English […]
September 25, 2024
The ServSafe® food safety training uses material from the National Restaurant Association (NRA) and is taught by Clemson University Extension Agents who are Registered ServSafe Proctors and Certified ServSafe Instructors by the NRA. Permitted Retail Food Establishments (RFE) in South Carolina are required to have a least one Certified Food Protection Manager. Need a class […]
September 25, 2024
Alana West – Assistant Program Team Director SC 4-H Youth Development Newberry County 4-H Hiring New Agent For 13 years, Alana West served as 4-H Agent for Newberry County. Under her guidance, the program grew to reach 37% of youth aged 5 through 18 in the county. Opportunities have included programs in animals and agriculture, […]
