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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 ›

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 ›