Comprehensive Statewide Extension Programs

Clemson Cooperative Extension provides unbiased, research-based information through a system of public outreach programs in youth development; agribusiness; food, nutrition and health; and agronomy, livestock, horticulture and natural resources. Cooperative Extension seeks funding for the post-recession re-establishment of extension personnel in all 46 South Carolina counties to support critical agriculture and natural resource programs, develop and implement novel programs to allow farmers to benefit from new economically viable crops, and enhance youth programming, including South Carolina 4-H Clementa Pinckney Leadership Conference, which instills teamwork, leadership and citizenship in South Carolina high school students. Funds will also be used to make critical hires in food safety, agribusiness, horticulture and 4-H, and increase programming to meet growing producer interest in the emerging market of sustainable and organic food. Transcript: I participated in 4-H in Hampton County, but I lived in Estill, South Carolina but I had to travel Hampton, South Carolina because we didn't have a 4-H agent in Estill. In my community we didn't have a Recreation Center, we didn't have an after school, like, place we could hang out after school, so it allowed me to have something to do after school. It allowed me to meet new people. It allowed me to do things with technology that we didn't have in my community. It helped me step out of my comfort zone with speaking, public speaking, leadership skills. Because of 4-H I'm able to speak out.