Press Releases

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Meredith Atkinson, 803-734-2196, matkinson@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 17, 2014 2014 SC Waste Pesticide Recovery Collection Dates & Locations Set COLUMBIA, S.C. – The dates and locations are set for the 2014 SC Waste Pesticide Recovery Program. The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) has established four locations across… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Meredith Atkinson, 803-734-2196, matkinson@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 12, 2014 Come Shop the Midlands Fall Plant and Flower Festival September 26-28 COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Agriculture is hosting the 5th annual Midlands Fall Plant & Flower Festival September 26-28. The festival will be held at… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Meredith Atkinson, 803-734-2196, matkinson@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 10, 2014 AutumnFest at Greenville State Farmers Market starts September 19 COLUMBIA, S.C. –The South Carolina Department of Agriculture is hosting the 14th annual AutumnFest at the Market September 19-20 from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. at the Greenville State Farmers… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Meredith Atkinson, 803-734-2196, matkinson@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 8, 2014 COLUMBIA, S.C. - 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 at no charge. York County is holding its… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh Weathers, Commissioner Media Contacts: Meredith Atkinson, 803-734-2196, matkinson@scda.sc.gov Elizabeth Shuler, 803-734-0328, eshuler@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 8, 2014 Football Fans Invited to FREE Certified SC Grown Tailgate Sept. 13th COLUMBIA, S.C. Before the South Carolina Gamecocks and the Georgia Bulldogs meet on the gridiron, fans from both teams can show their support for… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Meredith Atkinson, 803-734-2196, matkinson@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 8, 2014 Collection Date Set for Unwanted Pesticides COLUMBIA, S.C. - 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 at no… read more ›