Since earning his Ph.D., his title has become Extension animal scientist. He still does area livestock work, as well as programs in other parts of the state when requested. He's been secretary for the Laurens County Cattlemen's Association since he's been with Extension, and he remains involved with the 4-H livestock programs. He plans to supply some animals for this year's 4-H meat goat project. For 11 years he has served as co-chairman with Harold Hupp for the Junior Cattlemen's Contest that's held during the Roundup each August at the Garrison Arena at Clemson.
Pride is a program for marketing vaccinated calves pre- conditioned for the feedlot.
Irwin serves as state coordinator. Stan Clements coordinates the Quest program, which encourages beef producers to retain ownership of their cattle when they go to the feedlot. Quest gives the producers real world feeding data. He gets frequent calls for help with pasture management and herd health problems from producers like Benji Hunter of Lanford, president of the S.C. Simmental Association. I think everybody thinks pretty highly of him.