Press Releases

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Kelly Coakley, 803‐734‐2196, kcoakley@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 9, 2014 FLORENCE, S.C. – Cars, cars and more cars! That’s what you’ll find at the Pee Dee State Farmers Market April 11-12. Visit the Southeastern Classic Autofair and Swap Meet Friday and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Kelly Coakley, 803‐734‐2196, kcoakley@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 8, 2014 CHARLESTON, S.C. – The Lowcountry Strawberry Festival at Boone Hall Plantation is April 10-13. Commissioner Hugh Weathers will help kick off the festival at a ribbon cutting Thursday, April 10 at 3 p.m. The ceremony is happening at a staging area… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Kelly Coakley, 803‐734‐2196, kcoakley@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 3, 2014 COLUMBIA, S.C. – Spring into the warmer weather with a trip to the Midlands Plant & Flower Festival at the State Farmers Market April 10-13. More than 85 vendors are taking part in the area’s largest lawn and garden… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Kelly Coakley, 803‐734‐2196, kcoakley@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 1, 2014 GREENVILLE, S.C. – Spring into the warmer weather with a trip to the Greenville State Farmers Market this weekend! The Market will kickoff the season Saturday, April 5 when local farmers and vendors return with great Certified SC Grown… 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 22, 2014 COLUMBIA, S.C. – The Commissioners Cup BBQ Cook Off & Festival named a new State Barbecue Champion Saturday. The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) hosted the two-day competition, where 40 teams took part in the “Anything Butt” contest featuring… 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 19, 2014 COLUMBIA, S.C. – The State Farmers Market’s Market Pavilion will soon offer a new retail experience, with multiple vendors selling great Certified SC Grown produce, products and a variety of artisan items. Five Rivers Market of Orangeburg will operate the… read more ›