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South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Aaron Wood, 803-734-2182, awood@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 14, 2015 Collection Date Set for Unwanted Pesticides at Edisto REC BLACKVILLE, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) is partnering with Clemson University Edisto Research and Education Center (REC) to accept unwanted or unused pesticides on October 8 from 11 a.m.… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Derek Underwood, 803-737-9702, dunder@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 11, 2015 Collection Date Set for Unwanted Pesticides YORK – The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) is partnering with York County Solid Waste Collection and Recycling Division to accept unwanted or unused pesticides from farmers and homeowners on Saturday, October 3 from 8… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Kent Politsch, 202-720-7163 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 3, 2015 Deadline to Enroll in Key Farm Bill Safety Net Programs Approaches Producers have until Sept. 30 to Sign Up for ARC/PLC and MPP-Dairy WASHINGTON – U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Val Dolcini reminds farmers and ranchers that… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Laura Lester, 803-734-0648, llester@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 8, 2015 Come Shop the 6th Annual Midlands Fall Plant and Flower Festival WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Agriculture is hosting the 6th annual Midlands Fall Plant & Flower Festival on September 18-20 at the State Farmers Market located at 3483… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Derek Underwood, 803-734-2182, dunder@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 18, 2015 Collection Date Set for Unwanted Pesticides COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) is partnering with Clemson University Pee Dee Research and Education Center (REC) to accept unwanted or unused pesticides on September 10 from 7:45 a.m. – 2:45… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Ronnie Summers, 803-268-2481, rsummers@agsouthfc.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 10, 2015 Honorees Recognized for their Support of the South Carolina Agriculture Industry WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Advocates for Agriculture held its eighth annual Advocates of the Year Recognition Reception on July 30 to honor two individuals who have shown outstanding… read more ›