Agronomy at Clemson University

Our mission is to educate students in the agronomic sciences, which includes developing the science and technology to achieve the most efficient operation of agronomic crop production systems; documenting the ecological and economic sustainability of these technologies; and transferring the most appropriate science and technology to the agricultural community and students through Cooperative Extension and resident education programs. The programs linked to this mission respond to local, regional, national, and global problems.

Sixth Eastern Native Grass Symposium

October 7 – 10, 2008

Eastern Native Grasslands – Managing an Ecosystem on the Edge

This Symposium will bring together scientists, growers, ecologists, geneticists, seed producers, wildlife managers, public land managers, and native plant enthusiasts, all with interest in our wonderful native grasses.

There will be scientific and applied presentations, field trips, workshops, and a trade show, all related to aspects of our native grasses.

Topics will include ecology and genetics of native grasses, native grasses as feed-stocks, native grass communities, native grasses and wildlife, native grasses as forage, eastern seed source development, propagation and establishment, aesthetic use of native grasses, and many more.

See http://www.clemson.edu/~bstrngr/E_Native_Grass/

Bill Stringer, John Andrae, Greg Yarrow