ACRE Awards $150K in Funding to 9 Agribusiness Entrepreneurs

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Eva Moore, 803-734-2196, emoore@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 23, 2022 ACRE Awards $150K in Funding to 9 Agribusiness Entrepreneurs COLUMBIA — The South Carolina Department of Agriculture’s Agribusiness Center for Research and Entrepreneurship (ACRE) has awarded nine entrepreneurs a share of $150,000 for their innovative agribusinesses. “ACRE does… read more ›
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New Beef Co-op Aims to Expand Processing, Create SC Beef Product

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Eva Moore, 803-734-2196, emoore@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 31, 2022 New Beef Co-op Aims to Expand Processing, Create SC Beef Product A group of South Carolina cattle farmers has formed a cooperative association with the goals of increasing beef processing capacity in South Carolina and jointly creating a… read more ›
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GreenGasUSA, Mercedes-Benz, McCall Farms Expand Carbon-Friendly Commitment in SC

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Eva Moore, 803-734-2196, emoore@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 26, 2022 GreenGasUSA, Mercedes-Benz, McCall Farms Expand Carbon-Friendly Commitment in SC Renewable Natural Gas Project Is First of Its Kind in the State LADSON, SOUTH CAROLINA – Local and international companies in South Carolina are working together to directly reduce… read more ›
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Celebrate Spring at the Piedmont Plant and Flower Festival

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Eva Moore, 803-734-2196, emoore@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 8, 2022 Celebrate Spring at the Piedmont Plant and Flower Festival GREENVILLE – Spring is in the air, and the Piedmont Plant and Flower Festival is returning to the Greenville State Farmers Market April 28-May 1, 2022. Visitors can shop for… read more ›
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Pee Dee Plant and Flower Festival Returns for Spring 2022

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Eva Moore, 803-734-2196, emoore@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 5, 2022 Pee Dee Plant and Flower Festival Returns for Spring 2022 COLUMBIA – Spring is in the air, and the Pee Dee Spring Plant & Flower Festival will be held at the Pee Dee State Farmers Market April 21-24,… read more ›
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ACRE Seeks South Carolina Agribusiness Entrepreneurs

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Eva Moore, 803-734-2196, emoore@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 24, 2022 ACRE Seeks South Carolina Agribusiness Entrepreneurs Fifth Annual Advanced Entrepreneurship Program Applications are Open COLUMBIA – Homegrown innovators could get business mentoring and funding through a program aimed at helping South Carolina agribusinesses. The Agribusiness Center for Research… read more ›
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