Crop Insurance Claim Clarifications for South Carolina Farmers

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Aaron Wood, 803-734-2182, awood@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 1, 2015 Crop Insurance Claim Clarifications for South Carolina Farmers COLUMBIA, S.C. – Pursuant to a request by South Carolina Agriculture Commissioner Hugh Weathers, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Risk Management Agency (RMA) has released a memorandum related to crop insurance claims… read more ›
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Find Christmas Cheer at the Greenville State Farmers Market

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Ardona Summerall; 864-244-4023; asummerall@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 25, 2015 Find Christmas Cheer at the Greenville State Farmers Market GREENVILLE, S.C. – Get ready for the holiday season at the Greenville State Farmers Market on Saturday December 5th and 12th from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. at their annual Christmas festival.… read more ›
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USC and Clemson Fans Invited to FREE Certified SC Grown Tailgate November 28

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Stephanie Sox, 803-734-1767, ssox@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 23, 2015 USC and Clemson Fans Invited to FREE Certified SC Grown Tailgate November 28 COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) is hosting their annual Certified SC Grown tailgate on Saturday, November 28 from 8 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.… read more ›
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Country Christmas Celebration Returns to State Farmers Market

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Elizabeth Shuler; 803-917-4950; eshuler@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 20, 2015 Country Christmas Celebration Returns to State Farmers Market COLUMBIA, S.C. – The State Farmers Market will take you back in time at the Country Christmas Celebration on Friday, December 4 from 4 pm – 8 pm.  The south certified shed will… read more ›
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Clemson and USC Kick-off Palmetto Series Food Drive 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 – November 4, 2015 Clemson and USC Kick-off Palmetto Series Food Drive to Benefit Harvest Hope COLUMBIA, S.C. – The University of South Carolina and Clemson University have launched the Certified SC Grown Palmetto Series Food Drive in a coordinated effort to benefit Harvest Hope… read more ›
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4th Annual BOONANZA at the State Farmers Market

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact:Elizabeth Shuler; 803-734-0328; eshuler@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 19, 2015 4th Annual BOONANZA at the State Farmers Market Great Friday night live shot opportunity for early evening newscasts COLUMBIA, S.C. – The State Farmers Market provides the perfect backdrop for BOONANZA at the Market on Friday, October 30 from 5 p.m.… read more ›
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