Applications Now Available for 2016 SC Commissioner’s School for Agriculture

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Stephanie Sox, 803-734-1767, ssox@scda.sc.gov  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 19, 2016 Applications Now Available for 2016 SC Commissioner’s School for Agriculture COLUMBIA, S.C. – Rising high school juniors and seniors can now apply for this year’s South Carolina Commissioner’s School for Agriculture (SCCSA), held at Clemson University, July 16-22, 2016. SCCSA… read more ›
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Postharvest Handling for Wholesale Success Training Event Scheduled for January

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Stephanie Sox, 803-734-1767, ssox@scda.sc.gov or Amy London, 803-734-7209, alondon@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 8, 2016 Postharvest Handling for Wholesale Success Training Event Scheduled for January WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. – Lowcountry Local First and GrowFood Carolina are hosting a training event, “Postharvest Handling for Wholesale Success,” Wednesday, January 20, 2016 from 9:00 am… read more ›
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Food Truck Rodeo to be Held in Conjunction with SC AgriBiz & Farm Expo

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Stephanie Sox, 803-734-1767, ssox@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 5, 2016 Food Truck Rodeo to be Held in Conjunction with SC AgriBiz & Farm Expo FLORENCE, S.C. – The Fresh on the Menu Food Truck Rodeo will be a new addition to the 4th annual South Carolina AgriBiz and Farm… read more ›
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SC Agritourism Passport Program Launches January 1, 2016

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Stephanie Sox, 803-734-1767, ssox@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 30, 2015 SC Agritourism Passport Program Launches January 1, 2016 COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Agritourism Association launches their inaugural Passport Program on January 1. Throughout 2016, visit participating South Carolina farms and have your passport stamped to earn Certified SC prizes.… read more ›
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4th Annual SC AgriBiz & Farm Expo Set for 2016

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 ›
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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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