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South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh Weathers, Commissioner Media Contacts: Marsha Hewitt. 803-734-0106, mhewitt@scda.sc.gov Kelly Coakley, 803‐734‐2196, kcoakley@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 13, 2014 Columbia, S.C. --About two dozen riders and horses will take to the woods in the Congaree Creek Commissioner’s Trail Ride starting at the Thomas A. Newman Boat Landing Friday, May 16. Hosted by Commissioner Hugh… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Kelly Coakley, 803‐734‐2196, kcoakley@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 6, 2014 COLUMBIA, S.C. - The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) is partnering with Richland County Solid Waste and Recycling Department to accept unwanted or unused pesticides from farmers and homeowners at no charge. Richland County is holding its annual… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Kelly Coakley, 803‐734‐2196, kcoakley@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 2, 2014 COLUMBIA, S.C. – Governor Nikki Haley will join Commissioner Hugh Weathers Monday, May 5 for a peach orchard tour to see the damage peach growers suffered after a late March freeze. Growers in some parts of the state experienced… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh Weathers, Commissioner Media Contacts: Stephanie Sox, 864-380-4253, ssox@scda.sc.gov Kelly Coakley, 803‐734‐2196, kcoakley@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 1, 2014 Winnsboro, S.C. – Midlands Biofuels of Winnsboro was honored with the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control’s “Spare the Air” award last week. U.S. Representative Mick Mulvaney was on hand for the award… 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 25, 2014 GREENVILLE, S.C. – Spring into the warmer weather with a trip to the Piedmont Plant & Flower Festival at the Greenville State Farmers Market May 1-4. Multiple vendors are taking part in the area’s largest lawn and garden show.… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Kelly Coakley, 803‐734‐2196, kcoakley@scda.sc.gov **MEDIA ALERT - April 22, 2014** COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Agriculture (SCDA) celebrates Earth Day with the University of South Carolina’s Students Advocating a Greener Environment (SAGE) group. This annual event will take place next to the Russell House on Greene Street… read more ›