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South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contacts: Eva Moore, SCDA Communications Director, 803-734-2196, emoore@scda.sc.gov Samantha Queen, SCPRT Director of Corporate Communications, 803-767-3568, squeen@scprt.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 18, 2024 2024 South Carolina Chef Ambassadors Announced COLUMBIA – Today, Gov. Henry McMaster was joined by Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers and Department of Parks, Recreation &… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contacts: Eva Moore, SCDA Communications Director, 803-734-2196, emoore@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 16, 2024 Produce Safety Three-Year Exemption Applications Open Through Jan. 31 COLUMBIA – On January 1, 2024, the South Carolina Department of Agriculture began accepting applications for the Produce Safety Rule exemption. To ease the burden on… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contacts: Eva Moore, SCDA Communications Director, 803-734-2196, emoore@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 20, 2023 Hemp Farming Permit Application Period Is Jan. 1 – Feb. 29, 2024 COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Department of Agriculture will begin accepting Hemp Farming Permit applications for the 2024 season on Jan. 1, 2024.… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contacts: Eva Moore, SCDA Communications Director, 803-734-2196, emoore@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 20, 2023 SC Department of Agriculture Seeks Infrastructure Grant Applications Resilient Food System Infrastructure Program Targets Middle of the Food Supply Chain COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) is partnering with USDA Agricultural Marketing Service… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contacts: Eva Moore, SCDA Communications Director, 803-734-2196, emoore@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 15, 2023 Partnership Helps Small Farmers in SC Achieve Key Food Safety Certification With Duke Energy Donation, Program is ‘Closing the GAP’ for Farmers COLUMBIA – A new partnership is helping more South Carolina farmers show buyers… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contacts: Eva Moore, SCDA Communications Director, 803-734-2196, emoore@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 15, 2023 Luray Peanut Co. Expanding Operations in Hampton County $5.25 Million Investment Will Create 16 New Jobs  COLUMBIA – Luray Peanut Co., a producer of packaged boiled peanuts, today announced plans to expand its operations in… read more ›