SC Farmer Chalmers Carr Appointed to National Agriculture Advisory Board

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Meredith Atkinson, 803-734-2196, matkinson@scda.sc.gov       FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 21, 2014 South Carolina Farmer Chalmers Carr Appointed to National Agriculture Advisory Board COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Agriculture is pleased to announce the appointment of South Carolina farmer, Mr. Chalmers Carr III, to the National Agricultural… read more ›
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Country Christmas Celebration at State Farmers Market Dec. 6

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Meredith Atkinson, 803-734-2196, matkinson@scda.sc.gov       FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 20, 2014 Kick-off the Holiday Season at the State Farmers Market Dec. 6 WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. – The State Farmers Market will take you back in time at the Country Christmas Celebration on Saturday, December 6 from 10 a.m. to… read more ›
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BBQ & Bluegrass Event Coming to 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 – November 6, 2014 BBQ and Bluegrass Event Coming to State Farmers Market WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. – The 2014 BBQ and Bluegrass event, hosted by Five Rivers Market, is Saturday, November 15, at the State Farmers Market. Come out and enjoy great… read more ›
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SC Ag Community to Feed Thanksgiving Meal to SC Senior Citizens

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Meredith Atkinson, 803-734-2196, matkinson@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 30, 2014 South Carolina Agriculture Community to Feed Thanksgiving Meal to 173 Senior Centers Using Certified SC Grown Products COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers and Lt. Governor Yancey McGill announced today that the South Carolina agriculture… read more ›
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Commissioner Weathers and Lt. Governor McGill Press Conference Announcement

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Meredith Atkinson, 803-734-2196, matkinson@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 24, 2014 Commissioner Hugh Weathers and Lt. Governor Yancey McGill to Make Historic Announcement on Senior Citizens’ Access to South Carolina Produce COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers and Lt. Governor Yancey McGill will host a press… read more ›
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Learn, Taste & See about SC Agriculture at the SC State Fair

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Meredith Atkinson, 803‐734‐2196, matkinson@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – October 7, 2014 Learn, Taste & See about SC Agriculture When You Visit the State Fair COLUMBIA, S.C. – When you visit the South Carolina State Fair this year, come learn, taste, and see about SC agriculture! The South Carolina Department of… read more ›
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