Overview
SCCSA is a premier career and leadership development summer program. This program is designed to inform, inspire and challenge student participants to consider a career in the agricultural, natural resource and life science industries as well as to be model citizens of leadership and influence for these industries as they embrace an agriculturalist philosophy.
Emphasis Areas Include:
- Livestock Production
- Forestry & Natural Resources
- Plant Science
Eligibility:
- Currently a high school student in 10th or 11th grade on track to enter 11th or 12th grade. (Homeschooled students are eligible)
- Genuine interest in pursuing a college degree related to agriculture and natural resources.
- Must not have previously attended the South Carolina Commissioner’s School for Agriculture.
Summer 2025 Dates:
July 19th - 25th
Applications for 2025 have closed.
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“I would do the entire week of SCCSA over again, a million times. I was able to make numerous professional connections, have a broader view of agriculture, and make lifelong friendships!”
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Alumni Information
Will Sherman
Blythewood High School
Hearing my grandfather share stories about growing up on a family farm and experiencing small glimpses of his life sparked my passion for agriculture. In high school, I began taking agriculture classes and joined FFA, which deepened my interest in the field. As a rising senior, I had the privilege of attending the Commissioners School for Agriculture, where I built valuable connections within the industry and formed lasting friendships with peers. The program’s diverse activities, from focusing on my emphasis area to exploring other aspects of agriculture, opened my eyes to the vast opportunities in this field and solidified my love for it.I later had the incredible opportunity to attend Clemson University, where I am now a junior majoring in Plant and Environmental Science with a concentration in Agronomy. My time at SCCSA was truly transformative, and I will always cherish the experiences and relationships it provided.
Our Sponsors
The SCCSA would like to express its gratitude and appreciation to the numerous sponsors that have supported the SCCSA in various ways over its 21-year history. The support of these organizations and individuals demonstrates a visionary commitment to agriculture today and tomorrow. Each donation creates opportunities for high school students to explore their dreams and interest in careers that support our vital industries of agriculture, forestry and the natural resources.
Questions? Email Maddy Powell
