MISSION, GOALS, AND VISION
 

Mission:

We will provide sound, scientifically-based information to South Carolinians and help them use that information to improve the quality of their lives.
 

Goals:

• Foster the improvement of agriculture, agricultural products and related industries

• Improve the management of natural and environmental resources (including forest, wildlife and marine)

• Strengthen the family as individuals and as a unit

• Foster the development of youth

• Enhance rural and community development

• Develop human resources (including leadership and citizenship)

• Fulfill national and/or state mandated programs

We seek to achieve these goals with people of all ages, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital or family status and is an equal opportunity employer.
 

Vision:

We will be the informal educator and information source of choice for South Carolinians with needs related to our mission. The South Carolinians with whom we work will always be our highest priority. Achievement of our goals will result primarily from our own capabilities and enthusiasm for the task. Change will be reflected in our programs and will provide a continued revitalization to the organization.