Organic Cost Share Funding Now Available to Farmers

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Stephanie Sox, 803-734-2196, ssox@scda.sc.gov  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 9, 2016 Organic Cost Share Funding Now Available to Farmers COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Agriculture is pleased to announce the availability of cost share rebate funds for certified organic farmers and producers. The funds, made available through the… read more ›
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First Citizens Bank Makes Donation to Plant it Forward SC

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Stephanie Sox, 803-734-2196, ssox@scda.sc.gov  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 9, 2016 First Citizens Bank Makes Donation to Plant it Forward SC COLUMBIA, S.C. – First Citizens Bank donated $5,000 to Plant it Forward South Carolina, an initiative by South Carolina Advocates for Agriculture, on May 9, 2016. Plant it Forward SC… read more ›
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Creating Healthier Communities Through Healthy Food Banks

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Stephanie Sox, 803-734-2196, ssox@scda.sc.gov  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 4, 2016 Creating Healthier Communities Through Healthy Food Banks COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Healthy Small Retail and Food Bank Collaborative (the Collaborative) is launching a healthy food bank program, Farm to Food Bank. The pilot program will focus on increasing the distribution… read more ›
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The Dominion Foundation Makes Donation to Plant it Forward SC

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Stephanie Sox, 803-734-2196, ssox@scda.sc.gov  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 3, 2016 The Dominion Foundation Makes Donation to Plant it Forward SC COLUMBIA, S.C. –The Dominion Foundation donated $10,000 to Plant it Forward South Carolina, an initiative by South Carolina Advocates for Agriculture, on May 3, 2016. Plant it Forward SC… read more ›
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Recycle Day Scheduled for Midlands

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Stephanie Sox, 803-734-2196, ssox@scda.sc.gov  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 2, 2016 Recycle Day Scheduled for Midlands COLUMBIA, S.C. –Richland County and the South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) are partnering for Richland Recycles Day, Saturday May 14 from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds in… read more ›
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Piedmont Plant & Flower Festival Returns to the Upstate

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Stephanie Sox, 803-734-1767, ssox@scda.sc.gov  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 27, 2016 Piedmont Plant & Flower Festival Returns to the Upstate GREEENVILLE, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Agriculture is hosting the 19th annual Piedmont Plant and Flower Festival at the Greenville State Farmers Market April 28 – May 1. Event… read more ›
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