James Frederick

Professor, Ag Science Curriculum Specialist
Darlington County Cooperative Extension Office, Plant and Environmental Sciences Department, PeeDee Research and Education Center

Office: 300 Russell Street, Darlington, SC 29532
Phone: 843-992-8077

Email: jfrdrck@clemson.edu

Educational Background

University of Illinois 1987

The Pennsylvania State University 1983

The Pennsylvania State University 1981

Profile

For over 30 years I conducted multidisciplinary research in the area of optimizing the sustainability of producing bioenergy and agronomic crops in South Carolina. I also oversee and coordinate the school and public education programs related to advances in science and technologies in agriculture, forestry, and the natural resources.

Research Interests

Enhancing the environmental and economic sustainability of bioenergy and agronomic crop production in South Carolina.

Extension and Outreach

I oversee the educational programs related to developing science curriculums for use by K-12 students that address the science teaching standards using the food, agricultural, natural resources, and health/nutrition sciences as the teaching tools. Emphasis is on developing programs that integrate the school science programs, 4H, and the SC Ag Education Program.

Publications

Journal and educational publications available upon request.