SCDA, Clemson, and USC Kick-off Certified SC Grown Palmetto Series

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 ›
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South Carolina Commissioner’s School for Agriculture Cultivates Future Agribusiness Leaders

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 ›
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Family Fun Day Returns to the State Farmers Market

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 ›
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SC Farmers Bring High Flying Pork to Carolina Country Music Festival

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 ›
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South Carolina Food Truck Festival Coming to the State Farmers Market

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 ›
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Unwanted Pesticides Collection Date Scheduled for May 15

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 Unwanted Pesticides Collection Date Scheduled for May 15 COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) is partnering with Richland County Solid Waste and Recycling Department to accept unwanted or unused pesticides from farmers and homeowners across the… read more ›
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