Press Releases

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner South Carolina Agriculture and Forestry Industries Have $41.7 Billion Economic Impact Governor Haley/Commissioner Weathers cite 23% growth since 2006; Industries account for more than 212,000 jobs Columbia, S.C. (February 10, 2015) – South Carolina agriculture and forestry have grown 23 percent since 2006 to have an annual economic impact of $41.7… 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 – February 9, 2015 Cook Teams Wanted for 2015 Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off & Festival COLUMBIA, S.C. – Barbeque grill masters and backyard enthusiasts are invited to compete for the State Championship Title at the 2015 Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off and Festival,… 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 – January 28, 2015 Get “Wild in the Kitchen” at the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) is teaming up with the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE) to get “Wild in the Kitchen” during the nation’s… read more ›

Media Contact: Jody Martin 843.250.7900 Jody@PCSAgriBiz.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 2, 2015 Education, Connections, and Innovations at the SC AgriBiz & Farm Expo January 14-15, 2015 in Florence FLORENCE, S.C. – The 3rd Annual SC AgriBiz & Farm Expo is a great opportunity to interact with 120+ top agricultural companies, get updates on the latest innovations, connect with the… 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 – December 23, 2014 South Carolina Peanut Board Donates Special Gift This Holiday Season COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) is pleased to announce that the South Carolina Peanut Board has donated 1,440 jars of peanut butter to… 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 – December 22, 2014 Commissioner Weathers Tours Wateree Farm at SC Department of Corrections Wateree River Correctional Institution COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers got an inside tour of Wateree Farm in Rembert, SC on Thursday, Dec. 18.… read more ›