Clemson Extension

05/28/2026

Across the state, a disease known as Fusarium wilt is rapidly taking hold, leaving strawberry farmers scrambling for answers and fearing heavy losses. Now they’re contacting Clemson Extension scientists to help determine a solution. 🍓

Across the state, a disease known as Fusarium wilt is rapidly taking hold, leaving strawberry farmers scrambling for answers and fearing heavy losses. They're contacting Clemson Extension scientists to help determine a solution.

05/21/2026

Clemson Livestock Poultry Health has named Catherine Harris, DVM, as South Carolina’s new Deputy State Veterinarian, bringing to the role experience as both an animal agriculture regulator and a veterinarian working directly within the industry. 🤝

Harris said the unit’s unique organizational structure, which includes its adjacency to Cooperative Extension, the College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences, and the Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine, was a major draw and provides opportunity for collaborations that will...

05/21/2026

This live, in-person, one-hour presentation will cover two Invasive insects that threaten South Carolina's Lowcountry: the Asian longhorn beetle and the yellow-legged hornet. ⬇️

Learn how to identify, report, and stop the spread of Asian longhorn beetle and yellow-legged hornet in South Carolina's Lowcountry.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/invasive-insects-in-the-lowcountry-registration-1989676763761?aff=oddtdtcreator

05/20/2026

Across South Carolina, harmful algal blooms are becoming more common. 🦠

Clemson Extension specialists are stepping in to help communities identify blooms earlier, reduce risks and protect South Carolina’s water resources. 💧

Across South Carolina, harmful algal blooms are becoming more common. Clemson Extension offers programs focused on helping protect South Carolina’s water resources.

05/15/2026

Clemson Horticulture is hosting a webinar on May 28 for organizations interested in participating in the Great Southeast Pollinator Census. 🐝🦋

The training session will explain how the Census works, share ideas for planning engaging local events and provide practical marketing and outreach tips.

Learn More 👉 https://news.clemson.edu/pollinator-census-seeks-volunteers-across-south-carolina/

Join Clemson Extension to learn how your organization can host a Great Southeast Pollinator Census (GSEPC) event!

05/08/2026

Looking for a way to enjoy live music outdoors this May? 🎶

The South Carolina Botanical Garden will host two free public concerts as part of their “Concert in the Garden” series.

Guests are invited to bring a lawn chair or blanket and gather in the garden’s amphitheater for family-friendly performances surrounded by nature! ⛲

Looking for a way to enjoy live music outdoors this May? The South Carolina Botanical Garden in Clemson will host two free public concerts featuring local

05/08/2026

Brad Stancil, Assistant Director of Fertilizer Regulatory and Certification Services, has been recognized with the 2025 Excellence in Innovation Award from the Association of Official Seed Certifying Agencies. 👏

The award honors Stancil’s work to modernize how Clemson’s regulatory and certification programs operate with innovations that are already delivering faster, more efficient service to South Carolina farmers and agribusinesses. ✅

The award honors Stancil’s work to modernize how Clemson’s regulatory and certification programs operate with innovations that are already delivering faster, more efficient service to South Carolina farmers and agribusinesses.

05/06/2026

Trained leaders make a difference. They boost team productivity, set clear goals and build high-trust, inclusive and motivated workplaces. By nurturing talent at every level, we create a strong pipeline for the future of leadership. Over the past nine months, the Extension Emerging Leadership Initiative has equipped rising leaders with the skills and tools to advance the Cooperative Extension mission. 🤝

Congratulations to the 5th EELI cohort on their graduation celebration themed “EELI All Stars: A Legacy of Excellence”. More than 50 administrators, alumni, staff, community partners and guests from Clemson Extension and SC State 1890 Research & Extension gathered in Columbia to witness this milestone. Inspiring remarks and leadership insights were shared by Dr. Tom Dobbins, Dr. Edoe Agbodjan and Mrs. Deon Legette, along with congratulatory messages from Dr. Matthew Holt, Interim President Bob Jones and President Alexander Conyers.

Special congratulations to our Clemson Extension & CAFLS graduates:
• DeAndra Cooper, Rural Health Agent
• Sharneece Gary, EFNEP Regional Coordinator
• Geri Jenkins, Administrative Assistant
• Alyssa Jones, 4-H Youth Development Agent
• Rushawnda Olden, 4-H Pinckney Leadership Program Director

Congratulations to SC State 1890 Research & Extension graduates:
• Dr. Nana K**i, Extension Agronomist
• Boyd Owens, Upstate Regional Director
• Tyrone Williams, Agriculture & Natural Resources Agent
• Joyce Wilson, Administrative Coordinator

We are proud of all our graduates! With their commitment to excellence, service and vision, these leaders are poised to take Cooperative Extension at Clemson and SC State University to even greater heights. 💫

05/05/2026

Join us tonight at 7PM on South Carolina ETV for the next episode of Making It Grow! 🥬🌾