Funding Available for SC Farm to School Programs

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Stephanie Sox, 803-734-1767, ssox@scda.sc.gov  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 1, 2016 Funding Available for SC Farm to School Programs COLUMBIA, S.C. – Funding is now available through the South Carolina Farm to School program, and the South Carolina Farm to Institution Program encourages schools to apply for use toward farm to… read more ›
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State Farmers Market Welcomes Back Touch a Truck Event

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Stephanie Sox, 803-734-1767, ssox@scda.sc.gov  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 31, 2016 State Farmers Market Welcomes Back Touch a Truck Event COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Junior League of Columbia is hosting their 7th annual Touch a Truck event at the State Farmers Market on Saturday, April 2 from 10 a.m. – 2… read more ›
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Nexsen Pruet Makes Donation to Plant it Forward SC

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Stephanie Sox, 803-734-1767, ssox@scda.sc.gov  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 24, 2016 Nexsen Pruet Makes Donation to Plant it Forward SC COLUMBIA, S.C. – Nexsen Pruet law firm donated $10,000 to Plant it Forward South Carolina, an initiative by South Carolina Advocates for Agriculture, on March 23, 2016. Plant it Forward SC… read more ›
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State Barbecue Champion Named at the Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off and Festival

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Stephanie Sox, 803-734-1767, ssox@scda.sc.gov  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 21, 2016 State Barbecue Champion Named at the Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off and Festival COLUMBIA, S.C. – The 5th annual Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off and Festival named a new State Barbecue Champion on Saturday, March 19. The South Carolina Department of Agriculture… read more ›
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5th Annual Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off and Festival to Benefit Harvest Hope

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Stephanie Sox, 803-734-1767, ssox@scda.sc.gov  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 16, 2016 5th Annual Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off and Festival to Benefit Harvest Hope COLUMBIA, S.C. – The 5th Annual Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off and Festival, one of the Midlands most anticipated annual events, returns this year on Saturday, March 19 from… read more ›
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South Carolina Celebrates Ag Day

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Stephanie Sox, 803-734-1767, ssox@scda.sc.gov  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 15, 2016 South Carolina Celebrates Ag Day COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Nikki Haley has proclaimed March 15, 2016 as Ag Day in South Carolina. In a ceremony earlier today held on the State House steps, Senator Danny Verdin and Representative David Hiott… read more ›
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