Press Releases Archives — Page 52 of 67 — South Carolina Department of Agriculture

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 ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Stephanie Sox, 803-734-1767, ssox@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 29, 2015 4th Annual SC AgriBiz & Farm Expo Set for 2016 FLORENCE, S.C. – The 4th annual South Carolina AgriBiz and Farm Expo will be held January 13-14, 2016 at the Florence Civic Center, 3300 West Radio Drive, Florence, SC.  This year’s… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Stephanie Sox, 803-734-1767, ssox@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 18, 2015 Commissioner Weathers Applauds Congressional Funding for Agricultural Flood Relief COLUMBIA, S.C. – The much-debated year-end appropriations bill included millions in funding to help South Carolina cover losses associated with the recent historic flooding. The funds will be used to aid eligible… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Stephanie Sox, 803-734-1767, ssox@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 16, 2015 Advocates for Agriculture Announces Plant It Forward South Carolina Relief Fund COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina Advocates for Agriculture, a 501 © 3 organization, announces the establishment of Plant It Forward South Carolina, a private relief fund for South Carolina farmers… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Stephanie Sox, 803-734-1767, ssox@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 15, 2015 Registration Open for South Carolina Agritourism Conference WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Agritourism Association (SCAA) is hosting their first Agritourism Conference, January 21-22, 2016 at the State Farmers Market. Registration is open now through January 6 at scagritourism.org. This… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Stephanie Sox, 803-734-1767, ssox@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 9, 2015 Governor Haley Announces 2016 Slate of South Carolina Chef Ambassadors COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Nikki Haley named chefs Teryi Youngblood of Passerelle Bistro in Greenville, Ramone Dickerson of 2 Fat 2 Fly & Wing City in Columbia, Orchid Paulmeier of One… read more ›