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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 – 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 ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Kelly Coakley, 803‐734‐2196, kcoakley@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 28, 2014 COLUMBIA, S.C. – Walther Farms and Friends of the Edisto River (FRED) reached an agreement today regarding concerns over the farm’s surface water withdrawal usage from the Edisto River. FRED has agreed to drop a lawsuit recently filed against… read more ›

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Kelly Coakley, 803‐734‐2196, kcoakley@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – January 27, 2014 COLUMBIA, S.C. – Due to predicted winter weather expected to hit the Midlands this week, the Wednesday, January 29 sale at the Orangeburg Stockyard has been cancelled. The normal Wednesday sale will resume next week on February 5. 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 – January 6, 2014 COLUMBIA, S.C. – The 2014 SC AgriBiz & Farm Expo will highlight the importance of farm safety with grain bin rescue demonstrations and training. Commissioner Hugh Weathers will participate in the first rescue demo January 16 at 12:30 p.m.,… read more ›