Clemson Extension regaining some of its lost positions
By GINGER BOWEN County Extension Agent

Often people ask if 4-H is still around or seem a bit surprised when I say I work with the 4-H program in Spartanburg County. 4-H is still alive in our area and all around the world. However, over the past several years our extension budget has been cut and our staff has dwindled. Hence, the 4-H program and other extension programs may not have been as visible as in the past.

Thank goodness, the Spartanburg County Clemson Extension office is regaining some of its lost positions and we are excited to introduce our staff to you along with their areas of responsibility.

The following folks are employees of the Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service who have areas of responsibility in Spartanburg County.

Kim Dillard, administrative assistant; Andy Rollins, commercial fruit and vegetables; Cory Tanner, consumer horticulture and the Master Gardner Volunteer Program; George Dickert, commercial nursery and landscape horticulture and water quality; Matthew Burns, animal agriculture; David Parker, general agriculture; Kristen Welch, EFNEP area coordinator; and Ginger Bowen, 4-H and youth coordinator.

The Clemson Extension office is located at 142 S. Dean St. in Spartanburg. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. with the office closed for lunch from 12-1 p.m. The office number is 864-596-2993. If you need help in any of the areas listed above, give us a call.

The Extension Service also has a Home and Garden Information Center at Clemson University. The staff is available by phone each weekday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; 1-888-656-9988.