Rural agriculture resources in Pendleton, South Carolina

Simpson Small Ruminant Research and Education Center is a part of the Piedmont Research and Education Center, located at 2101-2115 State Road S-4-29 in Pendleton, South Carolina. This center focuses on addressing the educational and operational needs of South Carolina's agricultural enterprises, specifically in the small ruminant sector. The center offers innovative research, classes, and Cooperative Extension activities for the benefit of the local community and beyond. The Simpson Small Ruminant Research and Education Center is one of the multiple farms within the Piedmont REC network, which includes facilities such as the LaMaster Dairy Cattle Center, Morgan Poultry Center, Musser Fruit Research Center, and more. These facilities are recognized for their achievements in agricultural research and education. For example, the Simpson Beef Cattle Farm houses a state-of-the-art GrowSafe feed efficiency system, while the Musser Research Center is renowned for its fruit research.