Clemson University Cooperative Extension Pickens County

08/25/2026

Ready to grow your own fruit? Join us with Clemson Extension at the Hampton Memorial Library in Easley for an engaging workshop on planting and cultivating fruit in your backyard.

South Carolina gardeners of all experience levels are invited to join Clemson Extension Horticulture Agent Briana Naumuk for an in-person workshop on all things backyard fruit. We’ll discuss the small fruits and tree fruits best suited for growing in the Upstate and cover everything from selecting the right crops for your site and getting started to the proper care and maintenance needed for healthy, productive plants for years to come.

08/25/2026

Check out this new Livestock and Forages Foundations online course!

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

06/22/2026

❗Don't miss the registration deadline - Friday, June 26th ❗

Interested in sheep or goats or want to improve your feeding program? This workshop is for you! At Feeding for Success: Small Ruminant Nutrition, we'll discuss feed selection, mineral supplements, nutritional requirements, toxic plants, and grazing strategies to support animal health and productivity.

📆 Tuesday, June 30th
⏰ 5:30pm-7:30pm
📍 Anderson County Extension Office
❗ $15 per person

You don't want to miss it! Reserve your spot today at the link below. We'll see you soon!

Understand nutritional needs, feed and mineral selection, hay quality, grazing, and plant toxicity.

06/04/2026

🐐Raising sheep or goats, or thinking about getting started? Join us for Feeding for Success: Small Ruminant Nutrition!

This workshop will cover feed selection, mineral supplements, nutritional requirements throughout the production cycle, toxic plant identification, and grazing strategies that support animal health and productivity. Whether you manage a few backyard animals or a growing flock, this event is designed to help you feed smarter and graze better.

📆 Tuesday, June 30th
⏰ 5:30pm-7:30pm
📍Anderson County Extension Office
❗️$15 per person

Register by June 26th to reserve your spot. We'll see you there!

Understand nutritional needs, feed and mineral selection, hay quality, grazing, and plant toxicity.

06/01/2026

Looking to simplify feed mix analysis? Clemson Precision Ag has you covered. 🐄🌾

This livestock ration calculator was developed to help producers quickly and easily determine the nutritional analysis of a custom feed mix.

✔️ Select up to 8 feedstuffs from a database of 500+ feed ingredients
✔️ Add custom ingredients and adjust nutrient values as needed
✔️ Automatically calculate batch weights and mix sheets
✔️ Export results as a PDF for easy recordkeeping

Whether you're fine-tuning rations or comparing feed options, this tool makes the process more efficient and accessible for producers.

Try it here: https://precisionag.sites.clemson.edu/Calculators/Livestock/RationCalculator/

05/26/2026

Last call! ⏰ Registration for Friday's Beat the Heat workshop closes tomorrow!

Join us at the Greenville State Farmers Market as we discuss heat stress in livestock, summers forages, and pasture conditions during the hottest part of the year.

Plus, attendees will have the chance to win some great giveaways, including:
🎁 A supply basket from Travelers Rest Feed & Seed
🎁 A $50 Rogers Feed gift certificate

We'd love to see you there!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beat-the-heat-preparing-your-livestock-for-summer-stress-tickets-1987349056526?aff=oddtdtcreator

05/22/2026

The Pickens County Cooperative Extension Office will be closed on Monday, May 25th, in observance of Memorial Day. We will resume normal office hours starting Tuesday, May 26th.

We hope everyone has a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend!

05/20/2026

Looking for ways to learn, grow, and connect with your community? 🌱

The Pickens County Clemson Extension Office is here to serve our community through research-based education and hands-on programs in:

🍅 Gardening & horticulture
💧 Water & natural resources
🐝 Agriculture & livestock
👨‍👩‍👧 Family & consumer sciences
🍀 4-H youth

Whether you’re planting your first garden, managing land, raising livestock, or looking for educational opportunities for your family, Clemson Extension is here to help!

Follow our page to stay up to date on upcoming workshops, local events, seasonal tips, and resources for Pickens County residents.

05/19/2026

Save the date!! 🐄🐄

The Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service Livestock and Forages Team is excited to announce that nominations for the 2026/2027 Clemson Bull Test Program are officially open.

Find rules and nomination forms at:
https://clemson.box.com/s/h9c9jqtagyewtm4tjiy6diy9e5wuzuzu

The early nomination deadline is June 17, 2026, and the final deadline is July 15, 2026.

Completed paperwork may be submitted either by mail or email. Please contact Lee Van Vlake for more information or to submit your nomination forms. Email: [email protected] or phone: 843-344-3322

05/01/2026

🌤 Don't let the summer heat catch you off guard! Join us for our upcoming workshop Beat the Heat: Preparing Your Livestock for Summer Stress in Greenville on May 29th.

We'll cover heat stress prevention and response, as well as summer forage and pasture management. Make sure to stick around until the end; we'll be giving away a few prizes! Items include a supply basket from Travelers Rest Feed & Seed and a $50 gift certificate to Rogers Feed.

😎 Keep your cool this summer and save your spot at the link below!

The heat is on! Learn how to reduce stress and keep livestock thriving this summer.