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Attendees also took part in an interactive food demonstration where they learned how to make fresh spring rolls. Through hands-on learning and community engagement, participants left inspired to put their new skills into practice. 👏🏽

The workshop introduced participants to beginner gardening fundamentals, including maintaining healthy soil, seed starting and plant propagation.

Last week, the Upstate Extension Region hosted the Backyard Gardening Workshop, where community members discovered the joy of growing their own food and creating thriving backyard gardens. 🥬

🔗 Visit 1890.info/4tLhTDs to read the full release and learn more about how SC State 4-H continues to empower the next generation of leaders.

After advancing through all three rounds of the competitive national program, Aaron earned the sustainability grant at the Ignite by 4-H Conference in Washington, D.C.

SC State 4-H’er Zy’Keria Aaron is making a national impact! 🍀 Aaron secured a total of $10,000 through the Ignite Lead to Change grant program to expand S.P.E.A.K., her youth public speaking initiative focused on building confidence and leadership skills among young people.

🔗 Space is limited and registration is required to attend. Scan the QR code or register today at 1890.info/3PjO1Qt. For more information, contact Rebekah Spaid at rspaid@scsu.edu or 304-698-4640. 📧

Participants will learn about strawberry preparation for the 2027 season, leafy green production, integrated pest management, soil health, digital marketing strategies and more. Pesticide re-certification credits will also be available.

Join us for the Berkeley Strawberry and Leafy Green Workshop on June 5 at Wabi Sabi Farm in Cordesville, SC. This workshop will provide farmers, producers & landowners with expert-led sessions and live demonstrations focused on sustainable fruit & vegetable production! 🍓

Registration is required. Scan the QR code on the flyer or visit 1890.info/42Q0tKX to register. 📧 📧For more information, contact Ohene Akuoko at oakuoko@scsu.edu or 854-239-2205.

The workshop will provide you with practical guidance on financial management, strategic tax planning, digital marketing tools and agribusiness operations from university faculty and agribusiness specialists, and a special opportunity to engage in one-on-one consultations.

Calling all small farmers and rural business owners in the Pee Dee region! 🗣️ You are invited to the Taxes and Financial Management for Small Rural Businesses workshop on Thursday, May 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Pee Dee Research & Education Center in Florence.

The May edition of Cultivate Today is here! 📰 🔗 Visit 1890.info/4wcSQvJ to see how our programs are making an impact across the state in the newest edition of Cultivate Today.

More than seeds are being planted. Confidence, curiosity and a lifelong love for learning are growing here, too.

The program is currently engaging ten young men in hands-on learning experiences focused on leadership, responsibility, and science through gardening, under the guidance of Kinda McInnis, the Pee Dee region 4-H agent.

A proud moment for our Pee Dee Extension region, Creek Bridge STEM Academy, Original Six Afterschool and the Marion County community who came together to celebrate the dedication of a new greenhouse, the heart of the Pee Dee region 4-H Garden Club. 🍀

Congratulations to our 1890 Ag Innovation and USDA Scholars for their outstanding academic excellence. By maintaining an impressive 3.6 average GPA for the fall 2025 semester, they continue to demonstrate discipline, focus and a strong commitment to success in every classroom.

The conversation highlighted the impact of hands-on learning and the next generation of leaders preparing to shape the future of agriculture. 🫱🏼‍🫲🏽

During his visit to SC State University, Dr. Michael Williams, educational initiatives national program manager for the United States Department of Agriculture, connected with our USDA Scholars to discuss their internship experiences and their plans beyond graduation.

Congratulations to the cohort five graduates of the Extension Emerging Leadership Initiative! Nine Extension professionals from Clemson Extension and SC State 1890 Research & Extension united in a shared commitment to grow as leaders and strengthen the land-grant mission.