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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 ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Kelly Coakley, 803‐734‐2196, kcoakley@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 18, 2014 COLUMBIA, S.C. – Spring into the warmer weather with a trip to the Pee Dee Spring Plant & Flower Festival at the Pee Dee State Farmers Market April 24-27. Seventy vendors are taking part in the area’s largest lawn… 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 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 ›