Applications Available for the 2017 Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contacts: Stephanie Sox, 803-734-2196, ssox@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 2, 2017 Applications Available for the 2017 Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off COLUMBIA – Barbeque grill masters and backyard enthusiasts are invited to compete for the State Championship Title at the 2017 Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off and Festival, March 24-25, at the State Farmers… read more ›
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Applications Now Available for 2017 SC Commissioner’s School for Agriculture

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contacts: Stephanie Sox, 803-734-2196, ssox@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 23, 2017 Applications Now Available for 2017 SC Commissioner’s School for Agriculture COLUMBIA – Rising high school juniors and seniors can now apply for this year’s South Carolina Commissioner’s School for Agriculture (SCCSA), held at Clemson University, July 22–28, 2017. SCCSA is a premier… read more ›
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Every week Commissioner Hugh Weathers answers questions about what’s going on with agriculture in our state with The Southern Farm Network. Check back each week to hear the latest news, or you can listen to past interviews here. read more › read more ›
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Waste Pesticide Collection Date Scheduled

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contacts: Stephanie Sox, 803-734-2196, ssox@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 13, 2017 Waste Pesticide Collection Date Scheduled COLUMBIA–The South Carolina Department of Agriculture is offering South Carolina residents the opportunity to safely dispose of outdated, unusable or unwanted pesticides. The pesticide and chemical program is open to all private, commercial and non-commercial… read more ›
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