Miscellaneous

Providence Farm cows are moved frequently to new pasture. Photo by Eva Moore. Farming By Faith Anderson’s Providence Farm Is About Relationships  By Eva Moore  This story appears in the Nov. 7, 2019 issue of the South Carolina Market Bulletin. Donald Snow presses his boot down on the temporary fence so his wife Colleen and two S.C. Department of Agriculture staffers… read more ›

South Carolina students harvest sweet potatoes planted as part of the Green Heart Project. Courtesy photo. Nurturing the Future South Carolina Celebrates National Farm to School Month By Eva Moore  This story appears in the Oct. 17, 2019 issue of the South Carolina Market Bulletin. During the week of October 21–25, students across South Carolina will be learning where their food… read more ›

Photo courtesy of Rita Bachmann A Helping Hand Rita Bachmann Applies Her Farming Background to Lowcountry Gardens By Eva Moore  This story appears in the Oct. 3, 2019 issue of the South Carolina Market Bulletin. A former organic farmer, Rita Bachmann launched the gardening consulting business Rita’s Roots Backyard Harvest in 2011. We spoke with Bachmann about farming, her business, and… read more ›

Onward and Upward Fast-Growing Vertical Roots Expands to Midlands By Eva Moore  This story appears in the Sept. 5, 2019 issue of the South Carolina Market Bulletin. On a recent Wednesday, Vertical Roots’ new West Columbia facility was a hive of activity. And “hive” is no idle metaphor: The facility is modular, built from retired refrigerated shipping containers joined together… read more ›

Area farmers should be aware of potential scams from out-of-state buyers targeting hay and other commodities. Kentucky and Texas have had problems with hay scammers, and a few South Carolina farmers have had complaints about potential hay purchases. Producers should take extra care to protect themselves from scam artists when buying or selling commodities such as hay or livestock, especially… read more ›

The winter 2017 issue of SC Biz is all about agriculture and agribusiness, thanks to a partnership between the magazine and SCDA.  Articles range from the Certified SC Grown brand’s 10th anniversary to the promotion of South Carolina agribusiness on the global stage.  Click below to read SC Biz and learn more about SCDA’s role in growing the economic impact of South… read more ›