Spartanburg Urban Horticulture Going Hybrid
As the state begins to rebound from COVID-19, Horticulture Agent Drew Jeffers is adapting programming to the community’s needs. Data collected from program evaluations showed that stakeholders want options for extension programming. In January 2022, Jeffers began offering multiple platforms to view his extension programs. He has adapted several programs for hybrid delivery, delivering in-person and via webinar simultaneously. Further, Jeffers has developed several on-demand programs for commercial and consumer audiences. Jeffers has also worked with several agents to build a recurring free webinar series to help landscapers learn about current issues called the Landscaper’s Guide to Customer Care.
Online Courses:
- South Carolina Certified Landscape Professional Spring 2022 Course
- South Carolina Certified Landscape Professional Fall 2022 Course
Hybrid Programming: Consumer
- 2-3-2022 – All About Vegetable Gardening
- Date to be Determined – Nuisance Wildlife Pest Management
Hybrid Programming: Commercial
- 2-17-22 – Urban Tree Health Management
- Private Pesticide Applicator Exam Training – May 5, 2022
- Commercial Pesticide Applicator Exam Training – May 11, 2022
On-Demand Webinar: Consumer
- All About Vegetables
- Dealing With Drainage and Excess Stormwater
- Nuisance Wildlife Pest Management
On-Demand Webinar: Commercial
- Commercial Pesticide Applicator (Core and Category 3) Exam Training Course
- Right of Way Pesticide Applicator Exam Training
- Aquatic Weed Identification and Management
Consumer Webinars:
- 3-8-22 – Growing Great Annuals
- 3-15-22 – Growing Great Perennials
- 4-5-22 – Annuals for Pollinators
- 4-12-22 Perennials for Pollinators
Commercial Webinars:
- Landscaper’s Guide to Customer Care Series
