Steve Hucks

Lancaster County 4-H Youth Development Agent
4-H Youth Development Program Team, Lancaster County Cooperative Extension Office

Office: Lancaster
Phone: 803-745-5004

Email: chucks@clemson.edu
Personal Website: http://www.clemson.edu/lancaster

Educational Background

B.S. Computer Programming
Winthrop University 1993

B.S. Business
Winthrop University 1993

Profile

Mr. Hucks serves as the 4-H Youth Development Agent for Lancaster County, where he is responsible for coordinating community clubs, overseeing various project areas, and implementing school enrichment programs. In addition to his primary role, he is an active member of the SC 4-H Natural Resources Committee, SC 4-H Poultry Committee, and Shooting Sports Committee. He is also a South Carolina Master Food Preserver and a Level 2 Nationally Certified 4-H Archery Instructor.

When not leading 4-H programming, Mr. Hucks can often be found on his family farm or in the kitchen.

Notable Accomplishments (2020–2025):
4-H@Home Initiative: As part of the Midlands Region team, Mr. Hucks helped develop and implement 4-H@Home, a virtual program launched just two days after COVID-19 closures. This initiative provided daily hands-on lessons for youth studying remotely, reaching over 2,500 participants across 46 states and 8 countries. The 4-H@Home program and its team were recognized with the 2020 NACAA National Award for Learning Modules.
Clemson University - Youth Academy of Livestock Learning (CU-YALL): Played a key role in implementing CU-YALL, an educational series that provided learning modules for over 2,000 youth nationwide. Covering six species—beef, dairy, poultry, rabbits, small ruminants (sheep and goats), and swine—the program culminated in a Knowledge College Quiz Bowl, interactive presentations, and virtual barn tours.
4-H Wood Duck Project: Founded and launched this waterfowl management and conservation initiative in Lancaster County in 2020. Due to its success, the project has expanded to six counties, engaging 89 youth in hands-on conservation efforts and record-keeping. Participants have tracked 47 active nests, resulting in an estimated 287 successfully hatched wood ducks.