Register Now for the Agriculture Council’s Spring Farm Tour

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Stephanie Sox, 803-734-1767, ssox@scda.sc.gov  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 21, 2016 Register Now for the Agriculture Council’s Spring Farm Tour COLUMBIA – Registration is now open for the South Carolina Agriculture Council’s spring farm tour scheduled for Friday, May 6, providing attendees an inside look at several farms, gardens and canneries… read more ›
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Boone Hall Plantation Celebrates Strawberry Season

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Stephanie Sox, 803-734-1767, ssox@scda.sc.gov  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 19, 2016 Boone Hall Plantation Celebrates Strawberry Season MT. PLEASANT – The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) is pleased to join Boone Hall Plantation in promoting Certified South Carolina Grown strawberries during Bonne Hall’s annual Lowcountry Strawberry Festival April 22-24,… read more ›
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Buyer Beware: Changes in Non-Ethanol Gasoline

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Stephanie Sox, 803-734-1767, ssox@scda.sc.gov  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 18, 2016 Buyer Beware: Changes in Non-Ethanol Gasoline COLUMBIA, S.C. – As we head into the summer driving season, the South Carolina Department of Agriculture’s Consumer Protection Division wants you to be aware of some changes happening at the pump. Consumers will… read more ›
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Palmetto Series Helps Student Athletes Promote Healthy Living

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Stephanie Sox, 803-734-1767, ssox@scda.sc.gov  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 8, 2016 Palmetto Series Helps Student Athletes Promote Healthy Living COLUMBIA, S.C. – Student athletes from Clemson University and the University of South Carolina will promote healthy living and healthy eating before their respective Spring Games, Saturday, April 9. The Be A… read more ›
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It’s Strawberry Season in South Carolina

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Stephanie Sox, 803-734-1767, ssox@scda.sc.gov  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 5, 2016 It’s Strawberry Season in South Carolina COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina Agriculture Commissioner Hugh Weathers kicked off the strawberry season at James R. Sease Farms in Gilbert, SC with the first “official” pick this morning. Spring has sprung in South… read more ›
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Come Shop the Midlands Spring Plant & Flower Festival

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Stephanie Sox, 803-734-1767, ssox@scda.sc.gov  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 1, 2016 Come Shop the Midlands Spring Plant & Flower Festival COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Agriculture is hosting the annual Midlands Spring Plant & Flower Festival April 14- 17 at the State Farmers Market, located at 3483 Charleston… read more ›
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