SC Commissioner Weathers: Applications Being Accepted for Commissioner’s School for Agriculture

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The South Carolina Commissioner’s School for Agriculture is now taking applications for this year. Here’s the commissioner himself to tell us about it.

  • Commissioner’s School is a career and leadership development summer program for high school students considering a career in the agricultural, natural resource and life science industries.
  • Founded in 2004
  • This year’s school will be held July 22-28.
  • Open to those who are currently high school students in 10th or 11th grade on track to enter 11th or 12th grade. (Homeschooled students are eligible)
  • Three emphasis areas for students to choose among:
    • Livestock Production
    • Forestry & Natural Resources
    • Plant Science
  • Students have a rigorous schedule of academic sessions and laboratory research for each emphasis area. 
  • Other activities:
    • Discussion Meet
    • A visit to LaMaster Dairy at Clemson
    • An Expert Panel including some SCDA staff
    • An Etiquette Dinner
    • A Farm to Table Dinner the last night of Commissioner’s School
    • Fitness Challenge
    • Rafting trip
  • All in all, this week is a great opportunity for students to explore what it would be like to work in or study agriculture.
  • To apply, visit clemson.edu/cafls/sccsa