Press Releases Archives — South Carolina Department of Agriculture

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Eva Moore, SCDA Communications Director, 803-734-2196, emoore@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 13, 2025 Must-Visit Event for Midlands Gardeners Set for April 10–13 COLUMBIA – The Midlands Spring Plant & Flower Festival returns to the South Carolina State Farmers Market April 10–13, 2025. Last year’s spring festival drew nearly 50,000 visitors… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Eva Moore, SCDA Communications Director, 803-734-2196, emoore@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 26, 2025 Fresh on the Menu Announces 2025 Award Winners South Carolina Restaurants Champion Local Ingredients COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Department of Agriculture is proud to announce the winners of the inaugural Fresh on the Menu People’s Choice… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Eva Moore, SCDA Communications Director, 803-734-2196, emoore@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 3, 2025 Fresh on the Menu Launches People's Choice Awards Vote for South Carolina Restaurants That Support Local Farmers COLUMBIA –Fresh on the Menu has introduced the People’s Choice Awards to honor restaurants across the state that prioritize local… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Eva Moore, SCDA Communications Director, 803-734-2196, emoore@scda.sc.gov Brandon Charochak, BCharochak@governor.sc.gov, 803-908-3364 Sam Queen, SCPRT, squeen@scprt.com, 803-767-3568 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 13, 2025 Gov. McMaster Names 2025 South Carolina Chef Ambassadors COLUMBIA – Today Governor Henry McMaster announced chefs from Greenville, Conway, and North Charleston have been selected to represent South… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Eva Moore, SCDA Communications Director, 803-734-2196, emoore@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 10, 2025 Specialty Crop Block Grant Applications Accepted Through Feb. 14 COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. The Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) is administered… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Eva Moore, SCDA Communications Director, 803-734-2196, emoore@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 9, 2024 2025 Hemp Farming Permit Application Period Is Jan. 1-Feb. 28, 2025 COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Department of Agriculture will begin accepting Hemp Farming Permit applications for the 2025 season on Jan. 1, 2025. Anyone who wishes… read more ›