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South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Clint Leach, 803-734-2191, jcleach@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 5, 2017 Waste Pesticide Disposal Collection Dates & Locations Set COLUMBIA –  The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) is offering several opportunities through the Waste Pesticide Disposal Program to safely dispose of outdated, unusable, or unwanted pesticides during September. The pesticide… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Clint Leach, 803-734-2191, jcleach@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 14, 2017 South Carolina Farm to Institution to Host Inaugural Summit COLUMBIA – South Carolina Farm to Institution is excited to announce its inaugural summit on Tuesday, September 19 from 8:30 am- 4:30 pm at the R2i2 Conference Center, 763 Fashion Drive. The… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Clint Leach, 803-734-2191, jcleach@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 7, 2017 Honorees Recognized for their Support of the South Carolina Agriculture Industry COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Advocates for Agriculture held its tenth annual Advocates of the Year Recognition Reception on August 3 to honor two individuals who have shown outstanding commitment… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Clint Leach, 803-734-2191, jcleach@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 19, 2017 SC Farm to Institution Announces Dates for Garden Workshops and Culinary Trainings COLUMBIA - The South Carolina Farm to Institution program announces their workshop and training schedule. The workshops, geared towards child care center staff, school food service staff, teachers,… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Clint Leach, 803-734-2191, jcleach@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 6, 2017 Gamecocks Win Certified SC Grown Palmetto Series Second Year in a Row SOUTH CAROLINA - The University of South Carolina won the Certified SC Grown Palmetto Series the second year in a row. The Palmetto Series is an annual… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Elizabeth Wood, 803-917-4950, ewood@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 5, 2017 Family Ag Day Returns to the State Farmers Market WEST COLUMBIA - Are you looking for a free, family-friendly event to attend this summer? Come out to the 4th annual Family Ag Day at the State Farmers Market… read more ›