Clemson Extension Upstate District

Seasonal Pond Management

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 […]

New Clubs coming to Fairfield County 4-H

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 […]

Discovering Fairfield County

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 […]

ServSafe®

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 […]

South Carolina Master Food Preserver

Become a South Carolina Master Food Preserver! Join our community of passionate food enthusiasts and extend Clemson Extension’s educational programs. Our comprehensive training includes an 8-week online course and a 2-day intensive session in January 2025. Gain 30 hours of hands-on experience and volunteer in your community to earn your certification. Sign up today and […]

Midlands Canning Workshops

Come join us and learn the basics of canning fruits and vegetables from local farms and home gardens through a unique canning workshop. Participants will engage in hands-on activities using current recommended techniques for preserving foods for home use. Those with or without experience are encouraged to attend. Participants will receive the item(s) they prepare […]

Take and Make from the Library

The Fairfield County 4-H Take-Home Kits include instructions and supplies for simple STEM and art activities each month. They have been an ongoing project since Fall 2022 to give students opportunities to design and create at their convenience. They also provide links to further explore the topics. Kits will be available at the Fairfield County […]

New Year, New Experiences

Check out these learning opportunities available statewide from South Carolina 4-H! STEM Challenge Day Mark your calendar for the 2024 Engineering Challenge on April 24th at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds. Team and Individual Challenges for youth ages 9-18 will include Mystery, Robotics, Bridge Building, Coding, Visual Arts, Rocketry, and a new Agri-Science Poster Contest. […]

Silvopasture Systems in the Southeast

Discover the benefits of using Silvopasture Systems and register for the upcoming Webinar Series and Field Day. Webinar Sessions The two-part webinar series will address the establishment, management, and economics of implementing silvopasture systems. Session 1 – March 7, 2024: 1:00 PM – “Introduction to Silvopasture Production Systems” by Dr. John Fike, School of Plant and […]

Midlands Canning Workshops

Canning is an important and safe method of food preservation if practiced properly. The canning process involves placing foods in jars and heating to a temperature that destroys organisms that could be a health hazard or cause the food to spoil. Participants will be engaged in hands-on activities utilizing current USDA recommended techniques for preserving […]