Commissioner Weathers and Boone Hall Plantation to Kick Off Strawberry Season

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 ›
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18th Annual Midlands Plant & Flower Festival Returns to State Farmers Market

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 ›
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Greenville State Farmers Market Spring Kickoff

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 ›
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Commissioners Cup Winners

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 ›
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Market Pavilion Changes

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 ›
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Applications Available Now for 2014 SC Commissioner’s School for Agriculture

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 ›
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