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SC Women's Agricultural Network

Extension Education

Sarah Scott
Horticulture Agent
Clemson Extension Service
Edgefield

Abstract

The South Carolina Women’s Agriculture Network (SC WAgN) was developed as an overarching initiative to provide all women in agriculture the tools they need to grow their success, feel confident in their roles, and provide a network for women in agriculture in our state. Currently, there are three existing program areas under SC WAgN: Ladies Engaged in Agriculture Development, Women Owning Woodlands and Annie’s Project. Each of those areas had their own developed programs and network of participants; however, agriculture in South Carolina is not one-dimensional, and different program areas often overlap.

In 2020, these three programs were combined to create one large network. Programmatic efforts include a monthly webinar series, quarterly newsletter, field days and an annual conference. In 2019, the initial number of newsletter subscribers was 91. As of March 15, 2024, there are now 946. The webinar series, entitled “Webinar Wednesday,” began in 2021 with 41 subscribers and now has 192.

Field days and an annual conference were added to the programmatic offerings in 2022. Both provide hands-on learning experiences and networking opportunities. There is currently a field day planned for May of 2024, as well as a conference in March of 2025.

Poster has NOT been presented at any previous NACAA AM/PIC

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Authors: Jaime Pohlman, Sarah Scott, Charlotte Maxwell, Kathy Coleman, Emily Sweatt, Bethany Funkhouser, Marie Bolt, Hannah Mikell, Chase Baillie, Amber Starnes, Janet Steele, Becky Davis, Freddricka Pressley, Lee Petigout
  1. Pohlman, J. Extension Agent, Clemson Cooperative Extension, South Carolina, 29835
  2. Scott, S. Extension Agent, Clemson Cooperative Extension, South Carolina, 29824
  3. Maxwell, C. Extension Agent, Clemson Cooperative Extension, South Carolina, 29526
  4. Coleman, K. REC Director, Clemson Cooperative Extension, South Carolina, 29229
  5. Sweatt, E. Extension Agent, Clemson Cooperative Extension, South Carolina, 29532
  6. Funkhouser, B. Extension Agent, Clemson Cooperative Extension, South Carolina, 29532
  7. Bolt, M. T Ed. Garrison Director, Clemson Cooperative Extension, South Carolina, 29670
  8. Mikell, H. Extension Agent, Clemson Cooperative Extension, South Carolina, 29102
  9. Baillie, C. Extension Agent, Clemson Cooperative Extension, South Carolina, 29526
  10. Starnes, A. Extension Agent, Clemson Cooperative Extension, South Carolina, 29709
  11. Steele, J. Extension Agent, Clemson Cooperative Extension, South Carolina, 29115
  12. Davis, B. Extension Agent, Clemson Cooperative Extension, South Carolina, 29003
  13. Pressley, F. Extension Agent, Clemson Cooperative Extension, South Carolina, 29505
  14. Petigout, L. FFA Associate Director, Clemson Cooperative Extension, South Carolina, 29706