Letter from the Vice President
To meet the current and future needs of South Carolina’s agriculture and natural
resources industries, we have refined the missions for our statewide network of
research sites:
Baruch Institute of Coastal Ecology and Forest Science, Georgetown
Conserving natural
resources in a changing landscape through innovative research
Coastal Research and Education Center, Charleston
Partnering to advance
health and nutrition through plant-based research and education
Edisto Research and Education Center,
Blackville
Strengthening
traditional services in agriculture and advancing agriculture through farming
technology
Pee Dee Research and Education Center, Florence
Improving productivity
of traditional crops and stimulating agricultural innovation through
biotechnology
Thanks to the support of the S.C. General Assembly, new scientists are now being hired to provide critical expertise needed by the state’s agriculture, forestry and natural resources industries. These new scientists join a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to the success of South Carolina’s citizens and agribusiness industries.
Sincerely,
John W. Kelly
Vice President for Public Service and Agriculture