Press Releases Archives — Page 52 of 71 — South Carolina Department of Agriculture

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Stephanie Sox, 803-734-2196, ssox@scda.sc.gov  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 3, 2016 The Dominion Foundation Makes Donation to Plant it Forward SC COLUMBIA, S.C. –The Dominion Foundation donated $10,000 to Plant it Forward South Carolina, an initiative by South Carolina Advocates for Agriculture, on May 3, 2016. Plant it Forward SC… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Stephanie Sox, 803-734-2196, ssox@scda.sc.gov  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 2, 2016 Recycle Day Scheduled for Midlands COLUMBIA, S.C. –Richland County and the South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) are partnering for Richland Recycles Day, Saturday May 14 from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds in… 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 – April 27, 2016 Piedmont Plant & Flower Festival Returns to the Upstate GREEENVILLE, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Agriculture is hosting the 19th annual Piedmont Plant and Flower Festival at the Greenville State Farmers Market April 28 – May 1. Event… 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 – April 21, 2016 Register Now for the Agriculture Council’s Spring Farm Tour COLUMBIA – Registration is now open for the South Carolina Agriculture Council’s spring farm tour scheduled for Friday, May 6, providing attendees an inside look at several farms, gardens and canneries… 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 – April 19, 2016 Boone Hall Plantation Celebrates Strawberry Season MT. PLEASANT – The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) is pleased to join Boone Hall Plantation in promoting Certified South Carolina Grown strawberries during Bonne Hall’s annual Lowcountry Strawberry Festival April 22-24,… 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 – April 18, 2016 Buyer Beware: Changes in Non-Ethanol Gasoline COLUMBIA, S.C. – As we head into the summer driving season, the South Carolina Department of Agriculture’s Consumer Protection Division wants you to be aware of some changes happening at the pump. Consumers will… read more ›