Press Releases

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh Weathers, Commissioner Monday, August 18, 2014 Media Contact: Ronnie Summers, 803-268-2481, rsummers@agsouthfc.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 18, 2014 WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. - The South Carolina Advocates for Agriculture held its seventh annual Advocates of the Year Recognition Reception on August 7 to honor two individuals who have shown an exceptional commitment to supporting and promoting… read more ›

While many students are busy enjoying summer vacation, 37 high school juniors and seniors are preparing for their futures at the South Carolina Commissioner’s School for Agriculture. Students from South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia will attend this summer academic program held July 19-25 at Clemson University. read more ›

The Southern United States Trade Association (SUSTA) and the South Carolina Department of Agriculture are hosting the 2014 Expand Into International Markets Seminar on Thursday, July 17 at the Phillips Market Center at the State Farmers Market. read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Aaron Wood, 803-734-2182, awood@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 26, 2014 COLUMBIA, SC- The South Carolina Watermelon Board invites growers statewide to attend the 2014 Watermelon Field Day, Thursday, July 10 at the Edisto Research & Education Center (REC), 64 Research  Road, Blackville, SC. Educational sessions will cover SC Watermelon Board… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Aaron Wood, 803‐734‐2210, awood@scda.sc.gov State Farmers Market Event Provides Fun for the Entire Family COLUMBIA, S.C. – Are you looking for a great family activity this summer? Come out to the Market Pavilion at the State Farmers Market for Family Fun Day on Saturday, June 28 from 10 a.m. until 6… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Aaron Wood, 803-734-2182, awood@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 24, 2014 Columbia, SC - Governor Nikki Haley recently joined South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture Hugh Weathers and South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism (SCPRT) Director Duane Parrish to introduce the South Carolina Chef Ambassador Program. Each year, a Chef Ambassador… read more ›