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When Shannon Alford traveled to Ethiopia to help establish a regional soil-testing laboratory, she expected to share @ClemsonCAFLS's expertise. She returned with new knowledge that could strengthen services for South Carolina farmers. 🌍🔬 Read More 👉 news.clemson.edu/helping-ethiop…

Yesterday, 4-H students from all across South Carolina learned about grain safety and were even able to participate in a simulated rescue!

Review the following safety tips related to extreme heat, thunderstorms, fireworks and boating safety to ensure you and your family stay safe this Independence Day weekend! 🇺🇸🎆 news.clemson.edu/celebrate-amer…

The South Carolina 7 Expedition is making a stop at the @SCBotGarden on July 1! Join us and the @SCDNR at 1 p.m. for a tour of our state’s rich natural heritage. Learn More 👉 southcarolina7.com/field-guide/sc…

Explore new farming opportunities with Southern Heritage Crops! 🫘🌽🫛 This free webinar will feature presentations and discussion on promising Southern heritage crops, production/marketing opportunities and fruit and vegetable issues. Register Now 👉 clemson.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

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The 2026 Clemson Watermelon Field Day will be held July 9 at the Edisto Research and Education Center. 🍉 In addition to updates on Fusarium wilt research, field day attendees will hear presentations on industry trends and advances in watermelon breeding. news.clemson.edu/clemson-waterm…

Following the @USDA's confirmation of New World Screwworm in TX and NM, Clemson officials are encouraging livestock owners, veterinarians and animal health professionals to remain vigilant while emphasizing that SC is preparing for the potential threat. news.clemson.edu/usda-confirms-…

The deadline to apply for the SC Disaster Relief Block Grant for Hurricane Helene is less than one month away. 🌀 Applicants are encouraged to gather documentation as soon as possible and review the application guide & demo video for help with applying. agriculture.sc.gov/helene

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Congratulations to the 5th EELI cohort on their graduation! 👏 We are proud of all our graduates. With their commitment to excellence, service and vision, these leaders are poised to take Cooperative Extension at @ClemsonUniv and @SCSTATE1896 to even greater heights. 💫

@sc4hplp @DilThavarajah @ClemsonCAFLS @southcarolina4h Read More ⬇️ blogs.clemson.edu/cafls/high-sch…

As part of the 2026 @sc4hplp Conference, students attended a Pulses 4-Health workshop led by Prof. @DilThavarajah. 🍀 Through lectures, lab exercises and a visit to the @ClemsonCAFLS greenhouses, youth leaders learned more about pulse crops, plant breeding and healthy diets. 🫛

Congratulations to the 2026 Inductees - Raymond Sligh John Irwin William R. “Rusty” Thomson

Three Clemson Extension Agents joined the A. Frank Lever Hall of Fame during the 2026 Induction Ceremony. The Lever Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who have made lasting contributions to Extension programs and SC agriculture. 💚 👏 Learn More 👉 news.clemson.edu/three-clemson-…

Peach season is underway in South Carolina. Across the state, markets and stores are filling with fresh local peaches. 🍑 What many consumers don’t realize is that just a few decades ago, much of the Southeast’s peach industry faced an uncertain future. news.clemson.edu/the-roots-of-s…

The Oak Tree Health Webinar Series begins June 15! 🌳💻 This three-part series focuses on oak tree stressors and pests, including oak wilt. Proper field sampling techniques will be discussed and SC Pesticide credits are included. Register today ➡️ eventbrite.com/e/oak-tree-hea…

According to @FSNClemson Director Kimberly Baker, the safest way to quickly defrost non vacuum-sealed salmon is to place the amount you plan to cook in a sealed zip-top bag and submerge it in cold, running water. 🍣 marthastewart.com/how-to-quickly…

As traditional farming faces increasing pressure from labor shortages, volatile weather, rising input costs and shrinking profit margins, controlled environment agriculture could offer South Carolina growers a new path forward. 🌱 news.clemson.edu/clemson-scient…

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 @ClemsonCAFLS scientists to help determine a solution. 🍓 news.clemson.edu/unusual-weathe…

.@ClemsonLPH 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. 🤝 news.clemson.edu/clemson-livest…