Press Releases

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Meredith Atkinson, 803-734-2196, matkinson@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 13, 2015 Strawberry Picking Time in South Carolina GREENVILLE, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Agriculture is hosting its eighteenth annual Piedmont Plant and Flower Festival at the Greenville State Farmers Market April 30 through May 3. Event hours are Thursday -… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Meredith Atkinson, 803-734-2196, matkinson@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 6, 2015 Strawberry Picking Time in South Carolina COLUMBIA, S.C. – Spring has arrived in South Carolina, and with the warmer temperatures comes the tastiest strawberries you will ever eat. Strawberry U-pick farms around the state are gearing up for a bumper… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Meredith Atkinson, 803-734-2196, matkinson@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 1, 2015 State Farmers Market Welcomes Back Touch A Truck Event COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Junior League of Columbia is hosting their sixth annual Touch A Truck event at the State Farmers Market on Saturday, April 11, from 10 a.m. – 2… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Meredith Atkinson, 803-734-2196, matkinson@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 26, 2015 Come Shop the Midlands Spring Plant and Flower Festival April 16 - 19 COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Agriculture is hosting the annual Midlands Spring Plant and Flower Festival April 16-19 at the State Farmers Market, 3483… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Meredith Atkinson, 803-734-2196, matkinson@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 23, 2015 Spring Plant & Flower Festival Returns to Pee Dee State Farmers Market April 9-12 FLORENCE, S.C. – Spring is here and it’s time to get your lawns and gardens ready for the season.  You will find everything you need at… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Meredith Atkinson, 803-734-2196, matkinson@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 23, 2015 2015 Commissioner's Cup BBQ Cook-off and Festival Winners COLUMBIA, S.C. – The fourth annual Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off and Festival named a new State Barbecue Champion on Saturday, March 21. The South Carolina Department of Agriculture hosted this competition… read more ›