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South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Meredith Atkinson, 803-734-2196, matkinson@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 6, 2015 Strawberry Picking Time in South Carolina COLUMBIA, S.C. – Spring has arrived in South Carolina, and with the warmer temperatures comes the tastiest strawberries you will ever eat. Strawberry U-pick farms around the state are gearing up for a bumper… 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 1, 2015 State Farmers Market Welcomes Back Touch A Truck Event COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Junior League of Columbia is hosting their sixth annual Touch A Truck event at the State Farmers Market on Saturday, April 11, from 10 a.m. – 2… 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 – March 26, 2015 Come Shop the Midlands Spring Plant and Flower Festival April 16 - 19 COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Agriculture is hosting the annual Midlands Spring Plant and Flower Festival April 16-19 at the State Farmers Market, 3483… 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 – March 23, 2015 Spring Plant & Flower Festival Returns to Pee Dee State Farmers Market April 9-12 FLORENCE, S.C. – Spring is here and it’s time to get your lawns and gardens ready for the season.  You will find everything you need at… 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 – March 23, 2015 2015 Commissioner's Cup BBQ Cook-off and Festival Winners COLUMBIA, S.C. – The fourth annual Commissioner’s Cup BBQ Cook-off and Festival named a new State Barbecue Champion on Saturday, March 21. The South Carolina Department of Agriculture hosted this competition… 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 – March 19, 2015 Major Funding Available for New and Existing Farm to School Programs COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina Farm to School encourages school districts to apply for funds available through the SC Farm to School Program for use toward farm to… read more ›