Press Releases

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contacts: Clint Leach; 803-734-2210; jcleach@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 19, 2018 Dates Set for Fall Waste Pesticide Collections COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) is offering South Carolina residents the opportunity to safely dispose of outdated, unusable or unwanted pesticides. The pesticide and chemical program is open to… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contacts: Clint Leach; jcleach@scda.sc.gov; 803-734-2210 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 17, 2018 South Carolina Farmer Named Sunbelt Expo Southeast Farmer of the Year Ridge Spring’s Kevin Yon recognized for outstanding leadership in industry COLUMBIA –  Commissioner Hugh Weathers and the South Carolina Department of Agriculture are proud to announce Kevin Yon… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contacts: Sally McKay; 803-734-2196; smckay@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 5, 2018 Fall Cleanup Recycling Day to be Held at Irmo High School COLUMBIA –  Looking to safely clean out unused electronics, paper, household products and pesticides from your home?  The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) and Lexington/Richland Counties will hold a… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contacts: Sally McKay; 803-734-2196; smckay@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 1, 2018 ACRE Awards $175,000 to SC Food Hub Network COLUMBIA –  The Agribusiness Center for Research and Entrepreneurship (ACRE) has awarded $175,000 to the South Carolina Food Hub Network to improve logistics for the state’s five food hubs:  GrowFood Carolina in Charleston;… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contacts: Sally McKay; 803-734-2196; smckay@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 25, 2018 Agribusiness Center for Research and Entrepreneurship to Host Free Agribusiness Seminar in North Charleston WEST COLUMBIA –  The South Carolina Department of Agriculture’s (SCDA) Agribusiness Center for Research and Entrepreneurship (ACRE) will host a free seminar on October 1 from… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contacts: Sally McKay; 803-734-2196; smckay@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 21, 2018 Household Hazardous Materials and Pesticide Collection to be Held in York YORK, SC -- The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) and York County will hold a household hazardous materials and pesticide collection on Sat., October 6 from 8:00 am… read more ›