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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 – 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 ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Kelly Coakley, 803‐734‐2196, kcoakley@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 18, 2014 COLUMBIA, S.C. – High School juniors and seniors interested in exploring agricultural careers can apply now for the South Carolina Commissioner’s School for Agriculture (SCCSA), held at Clemson University, July 19-25, 2014. SCCSA is an academic summer program coordinated… 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. – 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 ›