Gayle Williford

Food Systems and Safety / 4-H Youth Development Agent
Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester Counties
4-H Youth Development Program Team, Food Systems and Safety Program Team, Berkeley County Cooperative Extension Office

Office: Moncks Corner, SC
Phone: 843-730-5197

Email: gwillif@clemson.edu

Educational Background

BS Home Economics Education
SC State Universtiy 1981

Courses Taught

ServSafe Manager Certification Course
ServSafe Employee Certification Course

Profile

I provide information in various settings to all age groups relating to foods, nutrition, and healthy lifestyles. Information may be provided through classes/workshops, demonstrations, exhibits, etc. Currently holds membership in the SC Association of Extension 4-H Agents, National Association of Extension 4-H Agents, and the SC Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences and National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences.

Extension and Outreach

Opportunities to partner with other agencies / groups, Extension program teams, and local school districts are sought and used to further efforts. Some examples of activities include participation in Coastal Carolina Fair activities ( 4-H contests / exhibits and Senior Citizens Day ), providing nutrition education for Lowcountry Food Bank Cooking Matters classes, teaching nutrition related lessons to Senior Citizens Meal Sites, conducting food preservation classes for consumers and youth, recruiting and training Canning Coach and 4-H volunteers and providing nutrition education classes in local schools.