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South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Jackie Moore, 803-734-2210, jmoore@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 5, 2015 Agritourism Mini-Conferences Grow Opportunities for Small Farms COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Agritourism Association is hosting two mini-conferences this month, Friday, August 21 at Moore Botanical Gardens in Lake City and Saturday, August 22 at Simple Times Farm in Cross… 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 – August 4, 2015 SCDA, Clemson, and USC Kick-off Certified SC Grown Palmetto Series COLUMBIA, S.C. – Leadership from the South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA), the University of South Carolina, and Clemson University gathered earlier today at the State House for the official launch… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Elizabeth Shuler, 803-917-4950, eshuler@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 16, 2015 South Carolina Commissioner's School for Agriculture Cultivates Future Agribusiness Leaders Great visuals of students getting hands-on experience COLUMBIA, S.C. – Forty-one high school juniors and seniors are taking a break from their summer vacations to prepare for their futures at the South… 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 – June 12, 2015 Family Fun Day Returns to the State Farmers Market COLUMBIA, S.C. – Are you looking for a fun, free event to take your family to this summer? Come out to the second annual Family Fun Day at the… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contacts: Meredith Atkinson, 803-734-2196, matkinson@scda.sc.gov Stephanie Sox, 803-734-1676, ssox@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 2, 2015 South Carolina Farmers Bring High-flying Pork, Powered by Soy, to Carolina Country Music Festival Hungry for a good time? You’re in luck: as country music fans converge on the Grand Strand, South Carolina soybean and… 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 16, 2015 South Carolina Food Truck Festival Coming to the State Farmers Market COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Food Truck Festivals of America is hosting their first South Carolina Food Truck Festival at the State Farmers Market on Sunday, April 26 from 12… read more ›