Saluda County Office
Saluda County 4-H Program
Clemson Extension agents with primary Youth Development responsibilities work closely with state extension specialists and researchers located on campus and at the various research and education centers located across the state. They provide expertise in topics including animal agriculture and veterinary science, natural resources and the environment, gardening, leadership and citizenship, personal growth and development, and science, engineering and technology.
Local Agent
Connie Lake, 864-445-8117 Ext 112, clake@clemson.edu
Events
April
- State 4-H Livestock Judging - April 6
- Jr. 4-H Teen Weekend - April 12- 14
- State 4-H Forestry Clinic - April 12-14
- State 4-H Presentation Day - April 20
- State 4-H Engineering Event - April 20
- State 4-H Heifer Project Kick-Off - April 27
May
- State 4-H/FFA Meat Goat Applilcation Due - May 3
- 4-H Portfolios Due - May 1
June
- 4-H Kids in the Kitchen (Saluda) - June 4-6, 2013
- 4-H Camp - June 10 - 14
- State 4-H Horse Show June 17-21
- 4H2O Camp - June 25 - 28, 2013 -- Information & Registration
- State 4-H Interviews - June 26
July
- Beginners Sewing Classes (Greenwood)- July 10-12, 2013
- State 4-H Congress - July 17-20, 2013
- 4-H Kids in the Kitchen (Greenwood) - July 24-26, 2013
- Beginners Sewing (Saluda) -- July 31 - August 2, 2013
August
- 4-H Tech Camp (Greenwood) August 14-16, 2013
September
- Advanced Sewing - Every Monday in September beginning September 9, 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
- Saluda 4-H Livestock Shows
- Regional Healthy Lifestyles Contest - August 6, 2013
- State 4-H Ambassador Training - August 10, 2013
Opportunities
- Volunteers are always needed and welcomed.
Clubs
- Cloverleaf 4-H Club
- Lucky Leaf 4-H Club
- Lucky Charms 4-H Club
- 4-H Dog Club
- Dairy & Livestock 4-H Club
- 4-H Horse Club
- 4-H Goat Club
- 4-H Shooting Sports Club
For more information about these clubs contact Connie N. Lake at the Saluda County Extension Office at (864)445-8117, ext. 112 or clake@clemson.edu
Short term Projects:
- Swine (Barrow)
- Pullet
- Goat
- Dairy Heifer Project