South Carolina Agricultural Labor Forum Scheduled

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contacts: Stephanie Sox, 803-734-2196, ssox@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 23, 2017 South Carolina Agricultural Labor Forum Scheduled COLUMBIA- The South Carolina Department of Agriculture and South Carolina Farm Bureau Federation partnered together to co-sponsor the first ever South Carolina Agricultural Labor Forum, scheduled for February 28 from 8:30 a.m. until… read more ›
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Get “Wild in the Kitchen” at the Southeastern Wildlife Expo

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contacts: Stephanie Sox, 803-734-2196, ssox@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 14, 2017 Get “Wild in the Kitchen” at the Southeastern Wildlife Expo CHARLESTON – The South Carolina Department of Agriculture is teaming up with the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE) to get “Wild in the Kitchen” during the nation’s largest wildlife art… read more ›
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South Carolina Department of Agriculture Has Taken Regulatory Action Against B&H Foods of Chester

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contacts: Stephanie Sox, 803-734-2196, ssox@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 9, 2017 South Carolina Department of Agriculture Has Taken Regulatory Action Against B&H Foods of Chester COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Department of Agriculture Consumer Protection Division took regulatory action today against B&H Foods located at 181 Saluda Street, Chester, and revoked the… read more ›
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Applications Available for the 2017 Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contacts: Stephanie Sox, 803-734-2196, ssox@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 2, 2017 Applications Available for the 2017 Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off COLUMBIA – Barbeque grill masters and backyard enthusiasts are invited to compete for the State Championship Title at the 2017 Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off and Festival, March 24-25, at the State Farmers… read more ›
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Applications Now Available for 2017 SC Commissioner’s School for Agriculture

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contacts: Stephanie Sox, 803-734-2196, ssox@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 23, 2017 Applications Now Available for 2017 SC Commissioner’s School for Agriculture COLUMBIA – Rising high school juniors and seniors can now apply for this year’s South Carolina Commissioner’s School for Agriculture (SCCSA), held at Clemson University, July 22–28, 2017. SCCSA is a premier… read more ›
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Waste Pesticide Collection Date Scheduled

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contacts: Stephanie Sox, 803-734-2196, ssox@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 13, 2017 Waste Pesticide Collection Date Scheduled COLUMBIA–The South Carolina Department of Agriculture 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, commercial and non-commercial… read more ›
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