Press Releases

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Kelly Coakley, 803‐734‐2196, kcoakley@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 17, 2014 COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture, Hugh E. Weathers, invites institutions and groups that support specialty crops within our state to submit applications for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. Those interested in participating in the program are encouraged… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Kelly Coakley, 803‐734‐2196, kcoakley@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 17, 2014 COLUMBIA, S.C. – Harvest Hope Food Bank is recognizing South Carolina peanut farmers and the SC Peanut Board for their help with providing more than 1,200 meals to those in need. The SC Peanut Board has donated more than… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Kelly Coakley, 803‐734‐2196, kcoakley@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 10, 2014 COLUMBIA, S.C. – Due to predicted winter weather expected to hit the Midlands this week, the Wednesday, February 12 sale at the Orangeburg Stockyard has been cancelled. The normal Wednesday sale will resume next week on February 19. For… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Kelly Coakley, 803‐734‐2196, kcoakley@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – February 4, 2014 COLUMBIA, S.C. – Barbeque grill masters and backyard enthusiasts are invited to compete for the State Championship Title at the 2014 Commissioners Cup BBQ Cook Off & Festival, March 21-22 at State Farmers Market, 3483 Charleston Highway, West Columbia.… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Kelly Coakley, 803‐734‐2196, kcoakley@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 28, 2014 COLUMBIA, S.C. – Walther Farms and Friends of the Edisto River (FRED) reached an agreement today regarding concerns over the farm’s surface water withdrawal usage from the Edisto River. FRED has agreed to drop a lawsuit recently filed against… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Kelly Coakley, 803‐734‐2196, kcoakley@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 27, 2014 COLUMBIA, S.C. – Due to predicted winter weather expected to hit the Midlands this week, the Wednesday, January 29 sale at the Orangeburg Stockyard has been cancelled. The normal Wednesday sale will resume next week on February 5. For… read more ›