Applications Available for the 2016 Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Stephanie Sox, 803-734-1767, ssox@scda.sc.gov  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 3, 2016 Applications Available for the 2016 Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off COLUMBIA, S.C. – Barbeque grill masters and backyard enthusiasts are invited to compete for the State Championship Title at the 2016 Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off and Festival, March 18-19, at the… read more ›
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Monsanto Company 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 – February 3, 2016 Monsanto Company Makes Donation to Plant it Forward SC COLUMBIA, S.C. – Monsanto Company donated $25,000 to Plant it Forward South Carolina, an initiative by South Carolina Advocates for Agriculture, on February 1, 2016. Plant it Forward SC will provide… read more ›
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Applications Now Available for 2016 SC Commissioner’s School for Agriculture

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Stephanie Sox, 803-734-1767, ssox@scda.sc.gov  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 19, 2016 Applications Now Available for 2016 SC Commissioner’s School for Agriculture COLUMBIA, S.C. – 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 16-22, 2016. SCCSA… read more ›
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Postharvest Handling for Wholesale Success Training Event Scheduled for January

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Stephanie Sox, 803-734-1767, ssox@scda.sc.gov or Amy London, 803-734-7209, alondon@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 8, 2016 Postharvest Handling for Wholesale Success Training Event Scheduled for January WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. – Lowcountry Local First and GrowFood Carolina are hosting a training event, “Postharvest Handling for Wholesale Success,” Wednesday, January 20, 2016 from 9:00 am… read more ›
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Food Truck Rodeo to be Held in Conjunction with SC AgriBiz & Farm Expo

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Stephanie Sox, 803-734-1767, ssox@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 5, 2016 Food Truck Rodeo to be Held in Conjunction with SC AgriBiz & Farm Expo FLORENCE, S.C. – The Fresh on the Menu Food Truck Rodeo will be a new addition to the 4th annual South Carolina AgriBiz and Farm… read more ›
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SC Agritourism Passport Program Launches January 1, 2016

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Stephanie Sox, 803-734-1767, ssox@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 30, 2015 SC Agritourism Passport Program Launches January 1, 2016 COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Agritourism Association launches their inaugural Passport Program on January 1. Throughout 2016, visit participating South Carolina farms and have your passport stamped to earn Certified SC prizes.… read more ›
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