Clemson supports growth of state agribusiness

Clemson University plans to expand its support of startup and existing agribusiness in South Carolina. Clemson President James Clements made the announcement at the recent annual meeting of the South Carolina Farm Bureau. Clements says Clemson also is expanding its research programs to maximize farm profits while reducing environmental impact and continues to align its programming with input from the state’s farmers and business groups, such as the Farm Bureau. According to George Askew, Clemson vice president for Public Service and Agriculture, Clemson is already hiring more Extension agents and agricultural research scientists across the state to expand services for South Carolina farmers.