Clarendon Clemson Extension

08/26/2026

Farmers, agricultural professionals and others interested in the latest crop research will have an opportunity to see ongoing work and talk to the scientists behind it during the 2026 Peanut, Cotton, Vegetable and Fruit Field Day at the Clemson University Edisto Research and Education Center in Blackville, South Carolina.

The field day will be held Sept. 10. Registration is from 8 to 9 a.m., followed by concurrent peanut/cotton and vegetable/fruit field tours from 9 a.m. to noon. Pesticide and Certified Crop Adviser credits have been applied for.

https://news.clemson.edu/clemson-field-day-to-highlight-latest-peanut-cotton-vegetable-and-fruit-research/?fbclid=IwY2xjawT8DmtwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMTRrb0V0TURBRmFuYzg2NExzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe-5qCifrsaF_j9dzXk8IUeMMbq6KYc4kDqTMZwwVzh3U8m4glr18YLoUq5fI_aem_jEp5lReZuUhpwMqycvK0iA

Interested in the latest crop research? Join us September 10 at the Edisto Research and Education Center in Blackville, South Carolina for the 2026 Peanut, Cotton, Vegetable and Fruit Field Day! 🥜🥬🍠

08/26/2026

The 2026 SC Annie's Project Retreat is open for applications! https://bit.ly/APR26Interest

Location- SC FFA Center (many call it the FFA Campground) in North Myrtle Beach (Cherry Grove), SC. Our classes will be held in the Guest House living room or on the back porch overlooking Cherry Grove.

Dates: September 21-24, 2026

Tentative Agenda Outline:
September 21- Welcome Dinner 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
September 22- 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM sessions, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM farm tour + dinner
September 23- 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM sessions, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM farm tour + dinner
September 24- 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM- CPR/First Aid and Graduation

Cost:
$200 w/lodging
Pictures coming, but the guest house has 8 full beds in dual occupancy rooms.
$100 w/o lodging

What is included with registration?
Lodging at the $200 rate
Meals and snacks
2 farm tours
CPR/First Aid Training
Materials and Supplies

What topics are covered in Annie's Project?
The 5 areas of farm risk management- finance, human, marketing, legal, and production plus time for networking!

Class size?
Up to 12- 8 lodgers and 4 commuters.

08/25/2026

Fall into Farm Safety will be held Sunday, September 13th from 2pm-4pm

Location: 2200 Pocket Rd, Florence, SC 29501

The program is FREE, but please register with the QR code below. The first 100 registered participants will win a goody bag.

For any questions, please contact Bethany Funkhouser at (864) 986-1225 or [email protected]

08/25/2026

Be sure to sign up for our new online Livestock and Forage Foundations course!

https://cpe.clemson.edu/browse/extension/livestockandforages/courses/livestock-and-forage-foundations

08/21/2026

Interested in learning about backyard poultry flock management?

Join Clemson Cooperative Extension Agent Nicole Correa and Poultry Specialists Dr. Julie Helm and Dr. Michelle Hall for a beginner backyard workshop series. Both sessions will be held at the Clemson Livestock and Poultry Health Office located at 500 Clemson Rd. in Columbia. Registration for each class is $95 and includes a flash drive containing all information presented in the workshop. Lunch will be provided for participants. Space is limited.

Beginning Workshop Backyard Flock
Friday, September 11, 2026, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beginning-workshop-backyard-flock-tickets-1998359280402?aff=oddtdtcreator
Topics include:
Pest management, egg production, meat production, predator control, marketing opportunities, egg & meat sales off and on the farm, and vaccination and pest management.

Backyard Flock Health
Friday, September 25, 2026, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/flock-health-backyard-flock-tickets-1998360615395?aff=oddtdtcreator

Topics include:
Poultry anatomy, common diseases, parasites, and necropsy.

For more information, contact Nicole Correa at [email protected]

Registration is required.

08/17/2026

COLUMBIA, S.C. — With recent rain and humid conditions creating favorable environments for mosquitoes, Clemson University Livestock-Poultry Health is

08/14/2026

🐦🌲 South Carolina Landowners: Invest in Your Land's Future 🌲🐦‍⬛

Join Audubon South Carolina, Clemson Extension and conservation partners for a series of engaging Landowner Workshops and Field Tours designed to help private landowners maintain productive, profitable and resilient forests for generations to come.

Learn about:
✅ Getting to Know Your Woods
✅ Financial Assistance for Landowners
✅ Income Opportunities from Forests & Voluntary Carbon Markets
✅ Prescribed Fire & Native Understory Management
✅ Erosion Control
✅ Bird-Friendly Forestry & Conservation Easements

South Carolina landowners face increasing pressures from development, rising costs and changing markets. These workshops provide practical tools and resources that balance conservation and economic return while helping keep your land intact for future generations.

📍 Workshop Locations & Dates
• September 17, 2026 – P*e Dee Research & Education Center, Florence
• October 20, 2026 – Sandhills Research & Education Center, Columbia
• November 18, 2026 – BearnLee Tree Farm, Laurens

🔗 To register visit- https://tr.ee/9LdY3pje35

Don't miss this opportunity to connect with forestry, wildlife, and conservation experts while learning strategies to support your land's long-term success.

08/13/2026

🗺️🌲 Ready to better understand your property?
Join us for the first session of the 4-part SC WOWFall Webinar Series as Clemson Extension’s Jeff Fellers shares tools, maps and apps that can help you learn more about your land and make informed management decisions.

📅 September 22, 2026
🕖 7:00 - 8:00 PM
💻 Zoom

💲 $15 covers the entire 4-part webinar series
👕 Participants can also purchase an official SC WOW t-shirt

👉 Register today: https://WOWFall26.eventbrite.com

✅ Pre-registration required
✅ Recordings available for all registered participants
✅ Open to everyone, regardless of s*x

05/06/2026

A hands-on series for ages 14+ covering sheep, goats, cattle, hogs, horses, and poultry—facilities, health, and beginner finances

05/06/2026

It is never too early to start thinking about the future of your farm business! We are offering a free, online workshop on May 12 at Noon. Register at http://farmtransitioning26.eventbrite.com today to receive Zoom information and a recording.