South Carolina State University

Program Description
South Carolina State University is committed to improving the quality of life for limited resource families of rural South Carolina. The programs and activities provided by our research and extension programs including the Small Farmer Outreach Training and Technical Assistance Project address the concerns and issues that impact upon the livelihood of the small farm family. Our programs strive to raise the awareness level of the limited resource community through education and training.

The Small Farmer Outreach Training and Technical Assistance Project provides farmers assistance in adopting best management practices in the areas of production and marketing; record keeping skills and guidance with farm decisions; introduces farmers to alternative agricultural enterprises and sustainable agricultural practices; assists young farmers in obtaining loans; provides education and training in the establishment of cooperatives and farmers markets; offers training to improve small farm management; provides risk management assistance for small farmers; assists with enhancing the production of vegetables, row crops; cooperates with other agencies and community groups to strengthen community economic development and offers training towards the establishment of meat goat, pastured poultry and beef cattle improvement initiatives.

Contacts
Edoe Agbodjan
South Carolina State University,
P.O. Box 8103,
Orangeburg, SC 29117.
Phone: (803) 536-8555
Fax: (803) 536-7102
Email: eagbodjan@scsu.edu