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South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contacts: Eva Moore, 803-734-2196, emoore@scda.sc.gov Jackie Moore, Agritourism Marketing Specialist, 803-734-2144, jmoore@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 16, 2019 Make Your Farm a Tourist Destination SC Agritourism Association to Host Open Meetings in August COLUMBIA – Are you looking for new sources of revenue or more community engagement for your farm? Want to meet… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contacts: Eva Moore, 803-734-2196, emoore@scda.sc.gov Kyle Player, 803-734-2324, kplayer@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 28, 2019 114 SC Hemp Farmers Approved for 2019 Growing Season COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) has approved an additional 74 farmers to participate in the SC Hemp Farming Program for 2019. On March 28, 2019,… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contacts: Clint Leach, 803-734-2191, jcleach@scda.sc.gov Kyle Player, 803-734-2324, kplayer@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 24, 2019 Seven SC Agricultural Entrepreneurs to Get ACRE Funding and Mentoring COLUMBIA, S.C. – Seven ACRE entrepreneurs are one step closer to taking their agribusinesses to the next level, thanks to a competitive application and pitch process offered by the Agribusiness Center… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contacts: Clint Leach, 803-734-2191, jcleach@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 22, 2019 Greenhouse Grower Success Workshop Planned COLUMBIA, S.C. – Calling all greenhouse growers! In partnership with the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, the South Carolina Greenhouse Grower Association (SCGGA) is hosting an education program on the successful tools needed for all forms of… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contacts: Clint Leach, 803-734-2191, jcleach@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 9, 2019 Dates Set for Waste Pesticide Collections COLUMBIA, S.C. – 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Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) is offering South Carolina residents the opportunity to safely dispose of outdated, unusable or unwanted pesticides.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 all private,… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contacts: Clint Leach, 803-734-2191, jcleach@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 30, 2019 SC Gov. Henry McMaster and Ag Commissioner Hugh Weathers Host Regional Ag Summit at Governor's Mansion COLUMBIA, S.C. – Some two-dozen retail, wholesale and food-service produce buyers and other supporters recently joined Governor Henry D. McMaster and Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers… read more ›