Press Releases

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contacts: Eva Moore, SCDA Communications Director, 803-734-2196, emoore@scda.sc.gov Samantha Queen, SCPRT Director of Corporate Communications, 803-734-1779, sam@scprt.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 26, 2023 2023 South Carolina Chef Ambassadors Announced COLUMBIA – Today, three chefs were appointed South Carolina Chef Ambassadors for 2023. Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette made the announcement… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Eva Moore, 803-734-2196, emoore@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 9, 2023 Specialty Crop Block Grant Applications Accepted Through Feb. 13 COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for the USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. The Specialty Crop Block Grant Program is administered by… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Eva Moore, 803-734-2196, emoore@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 19, 2022 SC Food Businesses Can Now Register Online COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Department of Agriculture has a new online registration portal to allow food businesses to apply and update their registration information electronically. Registration with SCDA is required for persons or… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Eva Moore, 803-734-2196, emoore@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 12, 2022 Agribusiness Has $51.8 Billion Annual Economic Impact in South Carolina “50 by 20” Goal Exceeded COLUMBIA – The agribusiness industry has a $51.8 billion economic impact on South Carolina each year, according to a new analysis. Agribusiness is… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Eva Moore, 803-734-2196, emoore@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 1, 2022 $3 Million in Grants Offered to Improve In-State Meat Processing COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Department of Agriculture is seeking to improve meat processing capacity in the state with a new $3 million matching grant program. This funding… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Eva Moore, 803-734-2196, emoore@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 22, 2022 Chick-fil-A Supply Establishing Distribution Center in Lexington County $80 Million Investment Will Create 165 New Jobs COLUMBIA – Chick-fil-A Supply, a wholly owned subsidiary of Chick-fil-A, announced plans to establish its newest distribution center in Lexington County. The… read more ›