Fruit & Vegetable Newsletter: December 21, 2023

The South Carolina Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Report is published weekly except Thanksgiving and Christmas by the SC Dept. of Agriculture, Hugh Weathers, Commissioner. Published by the Market News Division, 117 Ballard Court, West Columbia, SC 29172 in Cooperation with USDA-AMS Fruit & Vegetable Division. Download the Fruit and Vegetable Newsletter [pdf] View back issues of the newsletter read more ›
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Hemp Farming Permit Application Period Is Jan. 1 – Feb. 29, 2024

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 ›
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SC Department of Agriculture Seeks Infrastructure Grant Applications

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 ›
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Christmas 2023

Every week Commissioner Hugh Weathers talks 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 ›
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Partnership Helps Small Farmers in SC Achieve Key Food Safety Certification

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 ›
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Luray Peanut Co. Expanding Operations in Hampton County

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 ›
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