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South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Sally McKay; 803-734-2196; smckay@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 10, 2018 Lexington and Richland Waste Pesticide Collection Events Set COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) is partnering with Lexington and Richland Counties to offer South Carolina residents the opportunity to safely dispose of outdated, unusable or unwanted pesticides. The Lexington… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Sally McKay; 803-734-2196; smckay@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 9, 2018 Ridge Spring Waste Pesticide Collection Event Set COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) is offeringouth Carolina residents the opportunity to safely dispose of outdated, unusable or unwanted pesticides.  The event will take place on Tuesday, April 24 from 9:00am… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Sally McKay; 803-734-2196; smckay@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 6, 2018 Come Shop the Midlands Spring Plant & Flower Festival COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) is hosting the annual Midlands Spring Plant & Flower Festival on April 12-15 at the State Farmers Market, located at 3483 Charleston Highway, West… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Sally McKay; 803-734-2196; smckay@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 28, 2018 State Barbecue Champion Named at Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook- off and Festival COLUMBIA – The 7th annual Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off and Festival named a new State Barbecue Champion on Saturday, March 24. The South Carolina Department of Agriculture hosted this competition… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Sally McKay; 803-734-2196; smckay@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 19, 2018 Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off and Festival Returns to State Farmers Market COLUMBIA – The 7th annual Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off and Festival, one of the midlands most anticipated events of the year, returns to the State Farmers Market Saturday, March 24 from 11… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Sally McKay; 803-734-2196; smckay@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 16, 2018 Specialty Crop Block Grant Applications Being Accepted COLUMBIA – Applications for the USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) are available at www.scspecialtycropblockgrant.com and are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, April 20.  The application must be completed online. “The SCBGP is… read more ›