Commissioner Weathers Applauds Congressional Funding for Agricultural Flood Relief

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 ›
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Advocates for Agriculture Announces Plant It Forward South Carolina Relief Fund

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 ›
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Registration Open for South Carolina Agritourism Conference

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 ›
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Governor Haley Announces 2016 Slate of South Carolina Chef Ambassadors

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 ›
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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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