Agribusiness Has $51.8 Billion Annual Economic Impact in South Carolina

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Eva Moore, 803-734-2196, emoore@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 12, 2022 Agribusiness Has $51.8 Billion Annual Economic Impact in South Carolina “50 by 20” Goal Exceeded COLUMBIA – The agribusiness industry has a $51.8 billion economic impact on South Carolina each year, according to a new analysis. Agribusiness is… read more ›
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$3 Million in Grants Offered to Improve In-State Meat Processing

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Eva Moore, 803-734-2196, emoore@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 1, 2022 $3 Million in Grants Offered to Improve In-State Meat Processing COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Department of Agriculture is seeking to improve meat processing capacity in the state with a new $3 million matching grant program. This funding… read more ›
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Chick-fil-A Supply Establishing Distribution Center in Lexington County

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Eva Moore, 803-734-2196, emoore@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 22, 2022 Chick-fil-A Supply Establishing Distribution Center in Lexington County $80 Million Investment Will Create 165 New Jobs COLUMBIA – Chick-fil-A Supply, a wholly owned subsidiary of Chick-fil-A, announced plans to establish its newest distribution center in Lexington County. The… read more ›
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$3.1 Million in Locally Grown Food Headed to South Carolina Schools

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Eva Moore, 803-734-2196, emoore@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 22, 2022 $3.1 Million in Locally Grown Food Headed to South Carolina Schools COLUMBIA – South Carolina students will be eating more food grown by local farmers as part of a partnership involving the South Carolina Department of Agriculture and… read more ›
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Pee Dee Plant and Flower Festival Postponed 2 Weeks

South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Eva Moore, 803-734-2196, emoore@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 28, 2022 Pee Dee Plant and Flower Festival Postponed 2 Weeks FLORENCE – Because of the probability of heavy rain and other effects of Hurricane Ian, the Fall Plant and Flower Festival at the Pee Dee State Farmers Market has… read more ›
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Pee Dee State Farmers Market Gears Up for Fall Plant and Flower Festival

**Event has been postponed to October 14–16.** See this press release for more information.   South Carolina Department of Agriculture Hugh E. Weathers, Commissioner Media Contact: Eva Moore, 803-734-2196, emoore@scda.sc.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – September 9, 2022 Pee Dee State Farmers Market Gears Up for Fall Plant and Flower Festival  FLORENCE – This year’s Fall Plant and Flower Festival at… read more ›
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